The Recovery Revolution Sparked by Platinum Group Metals
The IDTechEx report highlights the platinum group metals (PGM) recycling sector as a proven model for critical material recovery. Today, 21‑34% of global PGM demand is satisfied from secondary sources, generating roughly 73% of the recovery market’s value despite modest tonnage. Forecasts show the PGM recovery market surpassing $10 billion by 2046, driven by automotive catalyst scrap and emerging hydrogen‑fuel‑cell demand. The analysis positions this success as a blueprint for scaling lithium‑ion battery and rare‑earth recycling as EV adoption accelerates.
Webinar | Which Drone Applications Are Reaching Commercial Maturity?
IDTechEx hosted a webinar on February 19, 2026, where analyst Shihao Fu examined which drone applications are moving from pilot projects to large‑scale commercial operations. The discussion highlighted how clearer regulations, advanced automation, and integrated sensors are unlocking scalability for...
Webinar | Battery Storage Trends in Data Centers and C&I Applications
IDTechEx is hosting a webinar on February 17, 2026, led by Principal Technology Analyst Conrad Nichols, to examine battery energy storage system (BESS) trends in data centers and commercial‑and‑industrial (C&I) applications. The session will map emerging demand across regions and...
New Report | Batteries for Construction, Agriculture & Mining Machines
IDTechEx released a comprehensive report forecasting off‑highway battery demand for construction, agriculture and mining equipment through 2036. It projects total battery consumption to reach 45 GWh and outlines revenue growth in the US‑dollar billions. The study evaluates current NMC and LFP...
Material Demand for EV Batteries to Reach 22.2 Million Tonnes by 2036
IDTechEx forecasts global electric‑vehicle battery material demand will reach 22.2 million tonnes by 2036. More than 70% of that demand comes from cell components, with a clear shift toward low‑cost LFP chemistries and higher‑nickel NMC as manufacturers chase energy density. Anode...
Expert Webinar on EV Battery Material Trends
IDTechEx hosted a 30‑minute webinar on March 19, 2026, where analyst Daniel Parr examined how evolving electric‑vehicle battery material trends are driving lower prices and higher energy density. The session covered regional EV market dynamics, the trade‑offs between NMC and...
EV Li-Ion Cell Materials Market Set to Reach US$154 Billion by 2036
IDTechEx forecasts the global EV lithium‑ion cell material market to reach about $154 billion by 2036. The report highlights the current dominance of nickel‑based NMC 811 and low‑cost LFP chemistries, with LFP priced at $34/kWh and NMC 811 at $39/kWh in 2025. Material...
Beyond the HEFA Tipping Point: What Does the Future Hold for Biofuels?
The HEFA pathway currently supplies most sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) but its feedstock is projected to run out by the early 2030s, creating a so‑called HEFA tipping point. IDTechEx’s market forecast highlights alcohol‑to‑jet (ATJ) and gasification routes as the most...
The Latest Lithium Developments - From Additives to Extraction
IDTechEx highlights rapid growth in lithium‑ion battery additives and the emergence of direct lithium extraction (DLE) as a game‑changing supply method. Additives—binders, conductive agents, electrolyte enhancers—remain under 10% of cell mass but are critical for performance, with PFAS‑free alternatives gaining...