May 14/25

3 Green Automotive Trends Powering the Next Generation of Vehicles

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E-vehicle charging company WiTricity recently reported that almost 50% of drivers are interested in upgrading to EVs, leading to major overhauls in how the industry produces vehicles to handle quickly changing design. However, these are not the only updates for the automotive industry in the near future.

Below, Mayco International discusses several upcoming technologies and trends you will need to watch out for, including:

  • Solid-state batteries
  • Hydrogen fuel cells
  • Wireless grids and smart charging

Keep reading to discover how these three green automotive trends will converge soon and how that might overhaul how we consider sustainable automotive design and production moving forward.

1. Solid-State Battery Green Trend Leap

With advanced electronics now driving vehicles, we can expect battery capacity to continue to increase through a wide array of different technologies. Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolytes within contemporary devices with those made of ceramics or polymer solids. Some of the primary benefits of this include:

  • The elimination of thermal runaway for increased safety
  • Tighter cell packing for lighter packs and higher capacity
  • More space for passenger comfort
  • Smaller vehicle footprints

90% of a battery can also occur at room temperature in under 20 minutes, reducing the dwell time at public chargers and making the experience easier for customers.

Another benefit is that the technology will cut the industry’s dependence on nickel and cobalt, making the whole process of sourcing materials much less problematic.

2. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion

With BMW announcing the development of a hydrogen fuel cell, ready for 2028, many green goals are more attainable than ever. The technology combines a compressed form of hydrogen with a proton exchange membrane (PEM), generating electricity while emitting little more than water vapor.

Such technology has major repercussions in areas such as long-haul transportation, where the US uses a lot of gasoline. If these vehicles instead use hydrogen fuel cells, we can expect significant drops in pollution created by these vehicles.

At the same time, this technology’s short refuel time mirrors gasoline’s convenience. As such, it’s much better for commercial duties than EVs’ long recharging time.

3. Wireless And Grid-Smart Charging

Combining charging pads in parking spaces with wireless technology in eco-friendly cars means that vehicles can take on additional power in various new circumstances, such as:

  • When parked at night or while the driver is at work
  • When driving on in-road coils
  • While parked close to renewable energy “microgrid islands”

The wireless charging also keeps public utilities, such as charging places, free from vandalism and other issues, making it more appealing in the eyes of the public.

How Mayco International Leads the Way with Green Automotive Trends

Green automotive trends are getting more advanced, and many of the above items have either launch dates or existing examples on the grid. Mayco International is already working with companies interested in these areas and can bring its expertise to bear in integrating the technology with your automotive needs.

Get ahead of the wave by partnering with us to prototype, validate, and scale components and make the most of these breakthroughs as early as possible. So, contact us today to learn how we can keep you at the head of the pack.

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