U.S., Dec. 27 -- Electric vehicles and water conservation will be at the epicentre of progress for manufacturers over the coming year.

Some dreams take time to come true, especially if they amount to the most profound transformation we have seen since the industrial revolution. As manufacturers adapt and evolve to an ever connected and green(er) world, here are two main trends we can expect to see in 2020.

Don't hold me now - the rise of electric vehicles

To herald the arrival of electric vehicles may seem surprising - after all, they have been produced and available for many years already. However, both the public and businesses have been rather slow to adopt and embrace the technology. The hope is that this could be about to change, ...