QuantumScape - QuantumScape is developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries that could significantly enhance energy density, charging times, and safety, potentially revolutionizing the battery industry [2][6] - The company has made progress towards commercialization, with equipment for the second phase of sample production delivered and set for initial processing in 2025 [3][6] - A significant agreement with Volkswagen Group's PowerCo allows for the manufacturing of up to 40 GWh per year using QuantumScape's technology, with the option to double this capacity [4][5] - The nonexclusive nature of the deal opens opportunities for additional partnerships, which could further enhance QuantumScape's market position [5] Rivian Automotive - Rivian is not expected to replicate Tesla's success but aims to establish a valuable niche in the electric vehicle market, with its R1T and R1S models receiving high customer satisfaction ratings [7] - The company has future products in the pipeline, including the R2, R3, and R3X, all priced below $50,000, which will broaden its target audience [8] - Rivian anticipates becoming gross-profit positive in Q4, indicating a potential path toward profitability, although this is still years away [9] - The company has secured a deal with Volkswagen worth up to $5.8 billion to develop next-generation software-defined vehicles and received a conditional commitment for up to $6.6 billion in loans from the U.S. Department of Energy for its Georgia factory [10] Investment Outlook - Both QuantumScape and Rivian are characterized as high-risk, high-reward investments, with the potential for significant value if they meet their respective goals [11] - 2025 is seen as a pivotal year for both companies, with QuantumScape focusing on finalizing its technology and Rivian preparing to launch its vehicle pipeline in 2026 [12][13]

Shares of electric vehicle (EV) and related stocks Lucid Motors (LCID 3.33%), QuantumScape (QS 3.68%), and Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS 14.88%) rallied today, up 3.3%, 3.7%, and 14.9%, respectively, in Monday's trading.The commonality among all three stocks is their leverage to the EV and clean energy markets. Such stocks have taken a pounding this year, at first because of the big slowdown in EV sales amid higher interest rates. And these stocks took another severe downturn recently after the el ...

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Electric vehicles (EVs) aim to transform transportation. However, like any groundbreaking technology, EV batteries have hurdles to overcome before EVs become widely adopted. Some common criticisms of EVs center around their long charging times and shorter driving range compared to gas-powered vehicles.That's where QuantumScape (QS 2.38%) comes in. The company is dedicated to engineering batteries that overcome the obstacles current lithium-ion batteries face and make EVs more appealing to consumers. Earlier ...

QuantumScape NYSE: QS is a developer of solid-state battery technology, and the company has experienced a significant share price decline of 27.05% year-to-date. This downturn raises questions about the company’s future, creating a compelling opportunity for investors to assess whether QuantumScape is a hidden gem or a risky gamble.  Get QuantumScape alerts:The Promise of Solid-State: A Quantum Leap for EVs? QuantumScape TodayQSQuantumScape$5.06 -0.02 (-0.39%) 52-Week Range$4.65▼$10.03Price Target$6.26Add ...

Huge progress toward commercialization and a big partner to help fund manufacturing.In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe take a closer look at the latest from QuantumScape (QS -0.61%) and how it's quietly making big progress toward commercial success.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Nov. 5, 2024. The video was published on Nov. 14, 2024. ...

Uncertainty around clean energy incentives and rising interest rates punished these clean energy leaders.Shares of clean energy leaders QuantumScape (QS -4.16%), SolarEdge (SEDG -10.53%), and Sunnova Energy (NOVA -2.87%) plunged on Tuesday, falling 4.4%, 10.5%, and 3% through Tuesday trading.QuantumScape is an early-stage next-gen electric vehicle (EV) battery producer, SolarEdge is a rooftop solar inverter company, and Sunnova is a solar energy services company that offers long-term power production agreem ...

After a bullish September when markets raced higher, investor sentiment headed south in October, resulting in the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.42%) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI 0.64%) tumbling 1% and 1.3%, respectively. Several alternative energy stocks, however, suffered even steeper declines.According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, First Solar (FSLR -2.78%), a leading manufacturer of solar panels, plunged 22%, while solid state battery specialist QuantumScape (QS -2.00%) and ChargePoint ...

An updated presentation from QuantumScape brought investors back down to earth this week. Electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (QS 3.69%) provided a business update last week and investors liked what they heard. The stock shot higher by more than 20% on that news. But reality set in this week as investors acknowledged there's still a long road for QuantumScape's technology to be commercially viable. That's led to a sharp decline in the stock this week. As of Friday morning trading, ...

Investors have good news from a company that's trying to do what hasn't been done before. We throw the word "game-changing" out a little too often, but QuantumScape's (QS -2.38%) next-generation solid-state battery technology could be just that. Imagine a battery for electric vehicles (EVs) that delivers better performance and range, discharge power, charging speed, and safety. That's what QuantumScape hopes to deliver to automakers, but there's one problem: Nobody has ever done it. However, there's a littl ...