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Risk analysis of building gigafactories in Europe

Europe and the UK region have witnessed a few high-profile battery companies abruptly filing for insolvency in the recent past, leaving behind a noteworthy setback for the region’s local battery production ambitions. UK’s promising battery startup Britishvolt, which was once hailed by the country’s prime minister, filed for insolvency in January 2023. It was soon followed by the Swedish battery company Northvolt, which represented Europe’s hopes to compete with China’s hegemony in t...

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Technology Trends
16-Jul-2025
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How smart charging technologies are shaping the EV landscape

The fast-charging sector for electric vehicles is evolving with new technologies and changing consumer needs. A major trend is the rise of ultra-fast charging stations, which can recharge an EV's battery to 80% in just 15 to 30 minutes, significantly reducing drivers’ wait times. Smart charging technologies are also gaining traction, optimizing charging based on grid conditions and energy prices. This includes demand response programs that allow EVs to charge during off-peak hours or when r...

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eCommerce
30-Oct-2023

In-vehicle commerce and payment platforms—it pays to have one !

The arrival of the software-defined vehicle, with its high compute power and robust cloud connectivity, is positively impacting many facets of the automotive industry, one of them being in-car commerce. Vehicles have begun to function as mobile wallets as automakers, traditional payment companies, digital infrastructure providers and technology companies come together to seize revenue streams arising out of the connected dashboard. The days of drivers digging out their wallets at a gas station o...

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