The Solid State Shift: Honda's Big Bet on Battery Tech Innovation in the electric vehicle market has been sluggish, with companies hesitant to adopt new technologies.
However, Honda's recent partnership with QuantumScape, a US based battery development firm, signals a shift towards more significant change. This move could have far reaching consequences for the EV industry.
Honda is committing to solid state batteries over existing lithium ion technology, which comes with high stakes. The potential rewards, however, are substantial.