Special Report: Huddles against Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

All major players in the automotive industry are racing to develop and deploy zero-emission vehicles: a tumultuous change in powertrain technology is underway. Fuel cell systems have potential as a technology for on-road transport applications that must be zero-emission, but where the daily driving demand cannot be feasibly met by a battery-only powertrain. On-road transport…

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Electric Vehicles: Material and Component Opportunities outside the Battery Cell

When talking about the electric vehicle (EV) market, a great amount of emphasis is placed on the battery cells. And it is rightly so. They govern the total storage capacity, impact energy density, and are a critical supply chain consideration when scaling up to meet the growing EV demand. However, EVs present a great range…

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Worries over Rare Earths in Electric Vehicles: Answers to the Problem

Electric Vehicles (EVs) certainly mark the path to a more environmentally friendly future. But there are still concerns around the sourcing of certain components or materials within EVs. As the market for EVs expands rapidly, the demand for components like electric motors does so along with it. In 2021, the demand for EV motors is expected to…

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Doomed To Fail? Why Auto Makers Might Lose Anti-Emission Battle

Car and truck makers from Volkswagen to Nissan and Ford have embraced the narrative that reducing carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement should be a key tenet of their business agenda. Are they doing enough? Research shows their goals are still a far cry from what is needed, but the jury is out…

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