QuantumScape (QS -5.43%) stock kicked off 2023 in high gear after its solid-state battery cells passed a key endurance test at a subsidiary of automaker Volkswagen. The automaker has been a key partner and investor in QuantumScape for more than a decade now, has tested several of the company's battery cells at its laboratories, and is expected to be the first company to commercialize vehicles using QuantumScape's solid-state battery technology.So when a report appeared suggesting that Volkswagen is looking ...

Shares of QuantumScape (QS -2.98%) opened Tuesday trading in the red and were down 4.7% as of 9:45 a.m. ET. The company's solid-state battery technology is touted to be a game changer for the electric-vehicle (EV) industry, but the company is still testing prototypes and has missed its earlier deadlines for the commercialization of the batteries.If reports are to be believed, QuantumScape's longest-standing partner Volkswagen is getting impatient now and looking at other options.Volkswagen is in talks with ...

Key PointsQuantumScape released impressive endurance test results for its 24-layer solid-state battery, causing shares to spike 43%.QuantumScape’s solid-state battery still retained over 95% capacity after 1,000 charging cycles compared to the 60% to 70% capacity retention for a lithium-ion EV battery.QuantumScape still has more tests to complete before commercial production but has Volkswagen as an investor, partner and first customer, along with interest from Ford Motor and Stellantis.5 stocks we like bet ...

Early in its existence, battery technology company QuantumScape (QS -9.01%) made a strategic decision that is beginning to pay off. The company had its sights set on developing an electric vehicle (EV) battery that solved many concerns that continue to impede growth in the sector.QuantumScape established a strategic relationship with global automotive giant Volkswagen that included early stage investments, representation on QuantumScape's board, and a joint venture (JV) partnership.Now, a unit of Volkswagen ...

Investors fell in love with electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy stocks in 2020 and 2021. Dozens of start-ups in these fields went public through reverse mergers with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) a few years back. Most of them have now failed or are down significantly from their IPO prices, going through a classic boom-and-bust cycle. Now, they are in the bust.QuantumScape (QS -9.01%) was a quintessential bubble stock from 2021. At one point, the battery technology start-up had a mark ...

The race to bring solid-state battery tech out of the lab and into the real world is heating up. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss QuantumScape (QS -9.01%) and take a look at the progress made by Solid Power (SLDP -2.33%) recently. How much of a lead does QuantumScape have?*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 9, 2023. The video was published on Jan. 13, 2023. ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a promising glimpse into the future, but the technology still has a way to go before widespread use becomes commonplace. QuantumScape (QS -9.01%) is one company working on battery technology that could push EV technology forward and overcome the limitations of modern lithium-ion battery technology.QuantumScape recently made headlines when it completed its first round of endurance tests on its solid-state battery cells with positive results. The news was a great sign for the up- ...

QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), an EV battery tech company, saw a surge in stock in November and early December. Despite a 25% year-to-date gain, this solid-state battery maker faces challenges. While prototype batteries exceed design targets, concerns persist. Adequate funds are secured for the next years, but profitability at scale remains unproven. QS stock is currently 70% below its market debut three years ago and 95% below its all-time high.That said, caution is warranted due to financial concerns and a low p ...

One of the most important factors in successful investments is finding management with goals and incentives that align with the company and investors. When companies grow, often those alignments can be forgotten or lost in the shuffle by investors.QuantumScape (QS 43.08%) has the capability to upend the current state of batteries powering electric vehicles, and its management has strong incentives toward company objectives as well as a lofty $300 stock price target. Here's how it works.Incentives 101Let's g ...

Growth stocks come with a lot of ups and downs, but if you can stomach the volatility, they can pay off handsomely in the long run.One stock I've had my eye on for a while has seen its price fall 95% from its peak in late 2020. It was once the second most valuable car company in America, behind only Tesla. That's because it's a leading developer of a technology that could completely change the $3 trillion auto industry.The company is called QuantumScape (QS 43.08%). And despite the stock's fall from grace, ...