Vehicles that run on a fuel mix of gasoline blended with ethanol or methanol are called as flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs). Among various alternative propulsion energy sources such as biodiesel, natural gas, and electricity, vehicles that are ethanol based are the most commercially viable. FFVs were first introduced in late 1970 and have evolved into a practical alternative in terms of vehicle performance, reliability, and stability.

The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) as a greener option to curb environmental pollution has shot up in recent times. There has been a shift in public perception from disapproving electric vehicles as costly and inferior in terms of quality such as power, efficiency, and comfort to a more viable option for transportation. Electric cars are powered by electric motors, unlike the internal combustion (IC) engines that run on gasoline or diesel. The electric vehicle gets the energy stored in its batteries, which are rechargeable. Earlier during its launch, electrical vehicles were not widely adopted because of the low driving range and the need to recharge again. The charging stations were slow charging points, which used to take multiple hours to charge the battery.

Enterprises should encrypt three things: the connection from e-mail provider; actual email messages; and stored, cached, and archived e-mail messages to secure the official e-mail effectively. If the connection is left unencrypted by the e-mail provider on the network, other users on the network can also access the login credentials and the messages sent and received. Enterprises need to set up Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) e-mail encryption to secure the connection between the e-mail provider and computer or any other device.

With the rising instances of mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, consumers are becoming more health conscious. Thus, the demand for mosquito repellent products is increasing. The global warming is increasing the density of mosquitoes that is causing malaria, yellow fever, and dengue, putting the life of millions of people at risk. Thus, consumers are actively taking up preventive measures. In addition to this factor, the increasing focus of vendors on marketing initiatives is driving the global mosquito repellent market. The demand for organic repellents is increasing.

Nanophotonics is the study of light behavior on a nanometer level (10⁻⁹ of a meter). Nanophotonic components are devices that interact with light-emitting devices at the nanoscale level. Photonics refers to light-emitting devices and can otherwise be known as opto-electronics. Examples of nanophotonic components include optical fibers, optical switches, LEDs, optical amplifiers, PV cells, and holographic memory. The use of nanophotonic technology in these devices is relatively new. The development of nanophotonic materials such as nanotubes, nanowires, plasmons, and quantum dots has enabled the fabrication of nanophotonic semiconductor devices. Nanomaterials have enabled chip manufacturers to develop powerful and miniaturized electronic processors that could perform calculations billions of times faster than conventional silicon-based chip processors.

Network consulting services is a sub-segment of IT consulting services, which help organizations in creating, managing, and optimizing information and business processes with technical expertise. IT consulting services are process-focused, provide a framework to structure IT-related activities, and aid in maintaining IT systems. A wide range of IT consulting services is available with which organizations streamline their processes and integrate their systems. These services help organizations centralize their IT operations and reinvent and develop a more economical cost structure.

Menstruation is the discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The common symptoms and signs of menstruation include acne, tender breasts, bloating, tiredness, irritability, and mood changes. In order to tackle menstruation issues, various products such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups are used. They are designed to absorb and hold body fluid effectively without causing any leakage, and reduce the effects of spillage. Among several feminine hygiene products, tampons are gaining popularity due to their effectiveness. They come in several shapes, sizes, forms, and absorption capacity.

Nanotechnology has made appreciable progress in its application in the paints and coatings industry. This is due to the availability of different nanoparticles and technological advancements in the production of nanocoating particles, which have been exploited for improvising paint and coating process. The acceptance of nanotechnology for different applications is expected to increase during the forecast period. This is because the technology can be used to address various performance and quality-based challenges that could not be resolved through other coatings. Nanocoating finds its applications for interior and exterior residential paintings, interior house furnishings, glass and facade coatings of tall buildings, coating of automobile exterior and interior parts, and coating of various industrial buildings. Nanocoatings are also used for small applications in other industries such as electronics, consumer goods, and medical products.

The growing demand for biologic therapies is expected to fuel the market growth, owing to its ability to attack cancer cells effectively. For instance, REVLIMID and POMALYST reported a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 16.5% and 44.7%, respectively, in 2015, owing to the increased adoption of biologic therapies. The market has been witnessing a paradigm shift toward the adoption of novel proteasome inhibitors, owing to the increasing treatment failures with conventional chemotherapy drugs.

Mushrooms are porous, fleshy, and spongy and are most often considered as vegetables. Both individual consumers and foodservice providers are the primary consumers of mushrooms. Consumers globally are willing to pay more for healthy, fresh, and hygienically-packed fresh mushrooms because of their medicinal and nutritional values. Singapore is a net importer of fresh mushrooms with more than 95% of its fresh mushrooms being imported from other APAC countries.