Energy Storage

Amid slowdown in electric car sales, battery developers are increasingly pivoting towards non-car segments. Commercial vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles, are experiencing rapid electrification, due to low battery costs. This article explores battery packs for commercial vehicles in North America and Europe.

Future battery technologies beyond just NMC and LFP will be critical to the electrification of many off-highway machines. This article highlights which technologies are able to meet the unique demands of such machines and are expected to see greater adoption in the future off-highway market.

IDTechEx analyst Pranav Jaswani discusses how the global battery demand for off-highway electric machines will grow to 45GWh by 2036.

From AI in-car assistants to drone delivery helpers, the future of transportation is versatile and varied, thanks to the latest developments in robotics, autonomy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.

The multi-faceted world of blue and green hydrogen types includes varying production routes, fuel cell applications, and a wider presence across many decarbonization technologies. This article covers some of the main current developments happening with hydrogen.

The rise in demand for data center usage in line with increasing high-performance computing and AI applications can create negative environmental effects. This article covers solutions to increasing sustainability surrounding data centers, and battery storage technologies that can remove some reliance on energy from fossil fuels.

The desired use of graphene and carbon nanotubes in additive applications for their high-conductive qualities qualify them as some of the most promising advanced materials. This article covers next-generation technologies and predictions for increased growth.

Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Daniel Parr on Thursday 14th May for the expert-led webinar, "EV Batteries - Emerging Cell Chemistries, Pack Trends, and Evolving Supply Chains". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

Electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to grow across a range of segments and regions. Lithium-ion batteries are the fundamental technology enabling electrification in the automotive sector. This article explores the batteries driving electric vehicle adoption, from chemistry and design trends to regulations and the battery supply chain.

IDTechEx assesses the battery requirements for diverse electric vehicle applications in this brief video.