1. QuantumScape's development of solid-state lithium metal cells positions the company as a key player in the EV battery niche. 2. As the niche grows, QS should be able to maintain sufficient liquidity to grow and achieve profitability sooner than expected. 3. The potential size of the solid-state battery market could significantly narrow the gap with the lithium-ion battery market in the next 10-12 years, making QuantumScape a potential 10-bagger in the next few years. 4. The analyst initiates coverage with a 'Buy' rating.

➀ Solid-state lithium batteries are a next-generation energy storage technology with high energy densities suitable for electric vehicles and advanced electronics; ➁ The University of Oxford and other institutions have explored the use of thermal evaporation for the scalable and cost-effective production of thin lithium anodes; ➂ The study emphasizes the importance of ultra-thin lithium foils for enhancing battery performance without sacrificing density, and estimates the costs of manufacturing these foils and their implications for solid-state battery pricing.

➀ Qkera, a startup from the Technical University of Munich, has developed new electrolyte components for solid-state batteries. The technology aims to offer high energy density, stability, and low production costs. ➁ The company's electrolytes are made of a lithium-ion conducting oxide ceramic, which offers advantages in safety and sustainability. ➂ Qkera has received support from the TUM Venture Lab and has been selected as one of the 25 best science startups worldwide by the Falling Walls Science Summit.

➀ Researchers from the University of Bayreuth identify the lack of uniform standards for solid-state batteries; ➁ They highlight the significant differences in assembly and performance of battery cells across different research groups; ➂ The study emphasizes the need for standardized protocols to ensure the reliability of battery cell performance evaluations.

➀ Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a thin polymer film that could enhance the development of solid-state batteries for EVs, offering improved safety and energy density. ➁ The new solid-state electrolytes could potentially double energy storage capacity to 500 watt-hours per kilogram. ➂ The team plans to integrate the film into battery electrodes and collaborate with industry partners to further develop and commercialize the technology.