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The coordination of OEMs, operators, governments, and investors is necessary for the actual deployment of largescale projects such as electrification, according to Uday Khemka of SUN Group. "For example, by bringing together power producers and distributors with transportation service providers, individual routes can be mapped. A freight transportation service provider using electric trucks knows there will be power on that route, and the infrastructure company investing in the route knows there will be dem

October 18, 2024

Getting finance for the transition to electrification and zero-emission mobility

The ongoing shift to zero-emission mobility and EVs is disrupting the entire transportation industry, a dynamic that creates both opportunities and challenges for companies across the ecosystem. Consulting firm McKinsey spoke with two experts to find out how this mobility transition represents a new kind of asset class and the steps stakeholders can take to derisk investment opportunities.

Experts: New US EV charging standards will provide the confidence the public needs

There are plenty of attention grabbers in the US government’s massive EV charging and infrastructure programme, annou

Categories of FOD methods used in wireless EV charging systems

February 20, 2023

Wireless charging EVs is safer than plugging in, says IDTechEx

A wireless EV charging system minimises the risk of electrocution and trip hazard.

LG Innotek’s 800V wireless BMS, said to be an industry first, combines the essential components for wireless communication into one module that is compatible with all communication chips

February 17, 2023

LG Innotek develops a world first wireless BMS

An innovation by LG Innotek improves battery performance drastically

The government's new investment programme includes US$7.5bn in EV charging, US$10bn in clean transportation and over US$7bn in EV battery components. Image: ©Danny Raustadt/Dreamstime

February 17, 2023

Full analysis: Massive US national EV infrastructure plan

The White House has announced a huge financial boost, new standards, and major progress for a made-in-America national network of EV chargers to support the future of the US EV charging industry.

The Benefits of Going Electric for the U.S. Postal Service LLVs = Long Life Vehicles, the existing mail delivery vans used by the U.S. Postal Service. Graphic: GreatBusinessSchools

January 23, 2023

U.S. Postal Service an ideal candidate for EV conversion

The U.S. Postal Service’s commitment to electric vehicles is a significant – and positive – development for the EV industry, experts say. But, not surprisingly, the transition also presents some challenges.

On-street public chargepoints is one solution to make EV charging accessible for those unable to charge at home. Image: ubitricity

December 16, 2022

Overcoming “charging anxiety” is key for EV rollouts

Charging concerns remain the biggest reason for consumers not to buy an electric vehicle, so the issue has to be resolved if the targets for rapid EV rollouts are to be achieved.

The Tesla Semi promises superior performance when compared to other available electric models

December 9, 2022

EV truck deployment will accelerate in 2023 says IDTechEx

Though battery-electric models currently make up only a small fraction of total global truck sales (around 0.4% in 2021), it is already clear that the transition from diesel combustion engines to zero-emission technologies is well underway.

The system uses a pantograph on the top of diesel-electric lorries that connects with overhead electric cables. Image: Costain

November 11, 2022

Powering HGVs via ‘electric motorways’

Germany, the UK and Sweden are among countries trialling technology to charge electric HGVs via overhead cables on motorways.

More than 74 million EVs are predicted to be sold in 2030. Image: ©Vyychan/Dreamstime.com

November 2, 2022

Breaking down global EV market demand and revenue

While electric cars will remain the largest electric vehicle market for the foreseeable future in terms of battery demand and market revenue generation, most transport sectors are facing a transition. In this article, IDTechEx summarises key developments in non-automotive sectors, showing each sector's global battery demand (in 2021) for relative scale. For reference, battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars demanded approximately 280GWh globally in 2021.