“It was an emotional moment. There were many of us there to see that Ducati [motorcycle] powered by our QSE 5 cells...When we started out, it wasn’t clear if a material existed – if that material could be made thin and continue to function, [if it] could be made larger [or] multi-layered, [if it] could be made continuously with no applied pressure, with no excess lithium…All of these things were generally thought to be at least difficult, if not outright impossible, and it took going through all of those things to get here. There’s still a lot of important work to do. But nonetheless, to power a vehicle in the very bright spotlight of the Munich Auto Show was a very proud moment, and it also really embodied the wonderful partnership we’ve developed with the Volkswagen Group.” Kevin Hettrich shares his thoughts on QuantumScape’s recent milestone at IAA Mobility on the OPTO Sessions podcast, diving into future milestones and next steps for the company. Watch or listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e9PWQjGt
QuantumScape
Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
San Jose, California 70,505 followers
Redefining the frontier of battery technology
About us
QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower-carbon future.
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www.quantumscape.com
External link for QuantumScape
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Next-generation batteries
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1730 Technology Drive
San Jose, California 95110, US
Employees at QuantumScape
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Geraldine Reau
Sr. Director, People & Culture Partner at QuantumScape
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Dipender Saluja
Partner, Managing Director, Capricorn Investment Group
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GS Jha, Author, Speaker, NACD.DC
Global CIO and CISO at QuantumScape Inc.
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Asim Hussain
Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at QuantumScape
Updates
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Today, we reported our Q3 2025 business results, along with an update on one of our annual goals. Read the full Shareholder Letter for details: https://lnkd.in/eUJnmCSC Highlights include: • At IAA MOBILITY, we debuted the launch vehicle for the QSE-5 cell, a Ducati V21L race motorcycle powered by QS solid-state batteries. • We began shipping Cobra-based QSE-5 B1 samples, completing another one of our key annual goals for 2025. We are also installing higher-volume production equipment for our cell production pilot line, the Eagle Line. • We signed a new strategic partnership with Corning Incorporated, expanded our partnership with Murata, and we’re actively engaged with a new Top-10 global automotive OEM. • We are beginning to show returns from our capital-light development and licensing business model, reporting over $12M in customer billings in Q3.
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We're excited to announce our expanded joint development agreement with Murata, a world-class ceramics manufacturer, to scale high-volume production of ceramic separators for QS solid-state batteries. This partnership represents a major step forward in building the robust global supplier network needed to bring our solid-state battery technology to market. Together, we're not just pioneering next-generation energy storage – we're creating the global ecosystem that will make it a reality. https://lnkd.in/eMGQWs7J
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We're excited to announce an agreement with Corning Incorporated to co-develop ceramic separator manufacturing capabilities for our solid-state lithium-metal batteries. This partnership aims to accelerate our path to scalable, high-volume production and brings together decades of expertise in materials science and manufacturing. 🔋 Together, we're building the future of energy storage. https://lnkd.in/erTi953t #BatteryTech #SolidState #QuantumScape #Corning #Innovation #EnergyStorage #MaterialsScience
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Missed us at #IAAMobility in Munich? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Take a quick ride through the highlights in this recap video, including the first ever live demonstration of an electric vehicle powered by QS solid-state batteries: https://lnkd.in/g-z7Rtu9
QS IAA 2025 Recap
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It was an honor to present our solid-state technology this week at IAA Mobility with our partners at Volkswagen Group, AUDI AG, Ducati Motor Holding and PowerCo.
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QuantumScape reposted this
QuantumScape with Ducati Motor Holding PowerCo and AUDI AG put our batteries in a racing motorcycle
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At IAA Mobility today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg Winfried Kretschmann, and Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder joined Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume to celebrate the world’s first live demonstration of QS solid-state batteries powering an EV – a Ducati Motor Holding V21L motorcycle powered by QuantumScape’s QSE-5 battery cells.
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QuantumScape reposted this
Driven by Innovation, powered by Solid-state! Today at IAA MOBILITY, we presented an important milestone on the road to solid-state batteries. Volkswagen Group Technology, QuantumScape, PowerCo, Ducati, and Audi have jointly launched the first electric motorcycle with solid-state batteries from QuantumScape. World’s first motorbike with solid state battery, underpinning the standing of a tech pioneer. A racing motorcycle as an impressive technology showcase. We are convinced of the qualities of solid-state batteries: Longer ranges. Shorter charging times. Higher safety. Solid-state batteries have the potential to become THE game changer for the entire industry. The strategy is clear and the goal is set: Commercial automotive cells by the end of the decade for our Group vehicles – to enable great economies of scale. I am very proud of the teams at QuantumScape, PowerCo, AUDI AG, and Ducati Motor Holding. Great job! Claudio Domenicali Siva Sivaram #AutomotiveTechDriver #TechForThePeople #TechDriver #GroupTechnology #WePowerBattery
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Today we made history: together with Ducati Motor Holding, AUDI AG and PowerCo, we debuted the first ever demonstration of QS solid-state battery technology in a vehicle! https://lnkd.in/grDG-RtC
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