Volkswagen's PowerCo has announced a massive $131 million expansion of its partnership with QuantumScape, bringing total recent investments to over $260 million as the German automaker races to commercialize solid-state battery technology. The breakthrough QSE-5 cells promise to deliver 400-500 mile range, 15-minute charging times, and virtually eliminate fire risks - potentially revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry by the late 2020s. With production capacity targeting one million EVs annually, VW is positioning itself at the forefront of the next generation of electric mobility.
