Updates in Lithium-Metal Battery Development

Today’s conventional lithium-ion batteries fall short of meeting the needs of many automotive, consumer electronics, and stationary storage applications. Many believe that the unique cell design of solid-state lithium-metal batteries will help bridge this gap – particularly when it comes to electric vehicles – because the technology is designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. In this talk, QuantumScape Senior Director of Cell Development, Amal Mehrotra, will highlight recent developments in solid-state lithium-metal technology and review some of the challenges in transitioning from R&D to a commercial product.