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Honda Joins QuantumScape Research Pact
20 Jun
Summary
- Honda R&D Co. partners with QuantumScape on solid-state battery tech.
- Research agreement advances lithium-metal battery platform development.
- This collaboration validates QuantumScape's technology for automotive use.
Honda R&D Co. has announced a multi-year joint research agreement with QuantumScape to further develop its solid-state lithium-metal battery platform and associated manufacturing processes. This significant collaboration follows a comprehensive technical evaluation and benchmarking of QuantumScape's technology by Honda.
The partnership provides QuantumScape with crucial validation from a major automaker, reinforcing the potential of its battery platform for automotive applications. This move into joint research strengthens the investment case for QuantumScape, which relies on a capital-light licensing model. The agreement aligns with QuantumScape's existing collaboration with PowerCo, part of the Volkswagen Group, focusing on the industrialization of its QSE 5 platform.
