Day: 16 April 2025

​IDTechEx Discusses How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry

Author: Dr James Edmondson, VP Research at IDTechEx   Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. However, EV batteries come in a range of chemistries and design, and their safety and failure modes can differ meaning that the materials employed […]

​IDTechEx Explores How Aerogel Players Face Challenges Amid Tariff Uncertainty to Meet Growing Demand

  Author: Dr Shababa Selim, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Historically, aerogels have experienced steady market growth. However, in recent years, applications as a fire protection material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries have provided a new and rapidly growing market for aerogels. For example, according to IDTechEx’s report, “Aerogels 2025-2035: […]

Startup Unveils India’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer

On World Quantum Day (April 14, 2025), Bengaluru-based startup QpiAI—one of eight startups selected under India’s National Quantum Mission (NQM)—launched QpiAI-Indus, a 25-qubit superconducting quantum computer. This marks a significant milestone in India’s quantum technology landscape, positioning QpiAI-Indus as the nation’s most powerful quantum computer.    The National Quantum Mission, […]

Indian Cargo on Waterways Hits Record 145.5 MT

India’s inland waterways have achieved a significant milestone, with cargo traffic reaching a record 145.5 million tonnes in the financial year 2024–25. This marks a 9.34% year-on-year growth from FY 2023–24 and reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.86% since FY 2013–14, when cargo movement stood at just […]