While the shortage of microchips for automobiles may be one of the most visible examples of supply chain issues limiting the ability of manufacturers to ramp up output, it's not the only one. The Biden administration has ordered a review of all supply chains critical to the US economy in an effort to identify weaknesses and work to remove them going forward.
March 8, 2021China’s massive Belt and Road Initiative continues to fuel investment in strategic infrastructure development to connect China to Europe, the Middle East, and parts of North Africa for commercial and tourism purposes.
November 12, 2020EVs race to the mainstream continues. Investor interest is soaring, deliverables for major contracts are coming due, and technology innovations and new product introductions by both established automakers and EV start-ups are improving the affordability and performance.
October 21, 2020With vehicle and airplane traffic significantly reduced amid the pandemic, the refining industry is facing additional challenges as more motor vehicle manufacturers look at shifting their product offerings toward an all-electric lineup much faster than anyone had been anticipating.
August 5, 2020A healthy outlook for heavy industries worldwide will support the nearly $45 billion global refractory market.
March 17, 2020While the oil industry is facing down the challenges of falling prices due to a looming drop in demand courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic, and a dispute between Russia and OPEC about managing global supply, the lower prices are expected to help everyone else in the coming economic crunch.
March 10, 2020Population growth has made it essential for countries to increase their power generation capacity.
February 4, 2020Why are electric vehicles catching on fire? And are they more likely to combust than their gasoline-powered counterparts?
July 31, 2018After years of anticipation, Tesla and other solar roofing manufacturers have begun consumer installations of new solar roof tiles. Does this indicate the start of a new era in solar power?
July 10, 2018Will the advent of 3D printing cause chaos in the lubricants industry? Not so fast, say Freedonia Group analysts Zoe Biller & Cory Bretz – but the intersection of the two industries will be one to watch.
June 14, 2018