QuantumScape surges on solid-state EV battery: Hype or home run?

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 ...