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30 Nov 2020
Smart Cities - 2020 Highlights by IDTechEx
The focus of smart cities has changed. In 2020, smart cities have been pivoting reinvented hardware and associated systems.
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30 Nov 2020
Virtual Reality: The Most Disruptive Technology of the Next Decade
Virtual reality has already had a major impact in a range of different industries. IDTechEx predicts in its recent market research report that this technology will grow to $8Bn by 2030.
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30 Nov 2020
Supercapacitor Technology for Green Energy
Supercapacitors (ultracapacitors) are the only capacitors using an electrochemical double layer (EDL) to give one thousand times more storage for a given weight or volume.
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30 Nov 2020
IDTechEx Release New Report on Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have seen a significant growth in sales over recent years and the HEV market is set to increase in 2020 despite the implications of COVID-19 on the global automotive industry.
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27 Nov 2020
Join the Upcoming IDTechEx Webinar: Why Drones Matter
Thursday 10 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - This webinar covers the following topic areas: Drone designs; Drone use cases; Forecasts for 2021-2031; and Forecasts for 2031-2041.
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27 Nov 2020
General Motors Sparkles in 48 Volt
It is in China that General Motors is leading the way in 48V hybrid cars and their next technology. This 48V mild hybridization of conventional car models gives them another ten years in the market.
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27 Nov 2020
Upcoming Webinar on Graphene, 2D Materials, Carbon Nanotubes
Tuesday 8 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - This webinar will provide a detailed assessment and outlook for these advanced materials. The talk will highlight key developments, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, company performances, geographic variations, and application areas.
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26 Nov 2020
IDTechEx: The Graphene Market Will Reach $700m by 2031
Graphene materials are progressing through their own hype curve. The commercialization has been making steady progress and IDTechEx expect the graphene market to significantly grow over the next decade.
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25 Nov 2020
Webinar: Technical Innovations in Printed/Flexible Electronics
Thursday 3 December (includes Q&A session) - Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. In this webinar, Dr Matthew Dyson will discuss four technical innovations learned about in 2020.
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25 Nov 2020
Printed and Flexible Electronics: Key Technology Highlights in 2020
Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. Here, IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.
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25 Nov 2020
Electric Trucks: Charging Towards Zero-Emission
IDTechEx believe it is increasingly self-evident that the future of the industry cannot rely on the deployment of traditional combustion engines.
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24 Nov 2020
Despite COVID the 3D Printing Market Will Be Worth $45bn in 2030
IDTechEx predicts that despite COVID the 3D printing market will be worth $45bn in 2030. But how will COVID impact the 3D printing industry? What are the key drivers and restraints of market growth?