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Ensuring resilience in air force base infrastructure

30/06/2022

The resilience of power systems against interruption or damage caused by hostile electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats is nowhere more important than in critical defence infrastructure, such as air force bases.

Designing EV infrastructure for a connected, electrified future

01/06/2022

Many have said that the electric vehicle (EV) market faces a classic “chicken or egg” problem. Without confidence in the infrastructure needed to support large-scale EV charging, customers are less likely to purchase an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. But without proof of a growing, stable EV market, businesses and municipalities are less likely to invest in the charging infrastructure needed to move the industry forward.

Sowing seeds with agricultural EVs

01/06/2022

The past decade has been one of rapid growth in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) for transportation, with Europe becoming the largest market for electric cars for the first time in 2020.

Lithium-ion battery production goes global

31/05/2022

The latest research into the fast-moving lithium-ion battery market offers a dual-track focus: a look at the battery market from a supply and demand perspective, alongside a detailed look at battery manufacturing machinery. Here, Maya Xiao, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis – and one of the authors of a new report on the topic – shares her thoughts on the topic.

Repurposing automotive design, development and manufacturing for the electric future