Qnovo Inc.’s SpectralX makes it possible to deploy electric vehicles quickly and safely for both passenger and commercial use in developed and developing markets. Once deployed, cars, trucks, and buses can be driven for longer distances and kept on the road for more extended periods of time thanks to fast-charging and extended-life batteries. Also, by…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending August 4, 2023, closed at 2,905.30 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -2.77% (or -82.89 basis points). Three of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.55% (IBM) to 2.18% (Toyota Motor). Twenty-two of the 25 RDWI members lost…

Airbus, BMW Group, and Quantinuum, experts in mobility and quantum technologies, have developed a hybrid quantum-classical workflow to speed up future research using quantum computers to simulate quantum systems, focusing on the chemical reactions of catalysts in fuel cells. In a new technical paper, “Applicability of Quantum Computing to Oxygen Reduction Reaction Simulations“, the three…

  The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending July 28, 2023, closed at 2,988.19 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was up 2.32% (or 30.57 basis points). Thirteen of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 2.03% (Apple Computer) to 11.99% (Stellantis NV). Twelve of the 25 RDWI…

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is boosting its automotive research in the United States to further accelerate electric mobility and sustainable transportation innovation. The company continues to center strategic areas of research in dedicated technology units across the country, as well as foster co-innovation with universities and federal research facilities. One key unit is in…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending May 26, 2023, closed at 2,729.01 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -0.32% (or -8.79 basis points). Thirteen of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.60% (Roche Holdings AG) to 6.68% (Facebook/Meta Platforms). Twelve of the 25 RDWI…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending May 12, 2023, closed at 2,698.55 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was up 0.62% (or 16.69 basis points). Ten of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.10% (Roche Holdings) to 14.15% (Volkswagen AG). Fifteen of the 25 RDWI members…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending March 31, 2023, closed at 2,559.00 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was up 3.48% (or 85.96 basis points). Twenty-four of the 25 RDWI members gained value last week from 0.14% (Roche Holdings) to 17.58% (Alibaba). Only one of the 25 RDWI members…

Elkem Silicones developed a new syntactic silicone foam that provides reliable thermal and electrical insulation in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This low-density, room-temperature curing foam protects battery cells against propagation and thermal runaway to other cells, and thermal stability to protect against harsh chemical environments. Safety and reliability are critical parameters when designing EV battery…

From Southwest Research Institute A Southwest Research Institute team has developed a mechanical testing device to analyze fluids and lubricants formulated for electric vehicles. The team modified a commercial tribology testing device to give it the capability to evaluate the impact of electric currents in fluids, measuring the wear and friction on the automobile parts…

The R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending February 10, 2023, closed at 2,465.73 for the 25 companies in the RDWI. The Index was down -0.49% (or -12.10 basis points) from the week ending February 3, 2023. Ten of the 25 RDWI members gained value during the past week from 0.43% (Stellantis NV) to…