KYOTO, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, yesterday gathered distinguished representatives, including battery equipment and materials suppliers, government leaders and automotive customers to discuss and strengthen the solid-state battery ecosystem. The Solid-State Batteries Symposium highlighted the critical role this next-generation technology plays in driving future energy storage solutions for the automotive industry.
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Satoshi Nohara, Director General of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, at the Solid-State Batteries Symposium (Photo: Business Wire)
The Symposium featured remarks from the Honorable Koji Matsui, Mayor of Kyoto, Satoshi Nohara, Director General of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), along with QuantumScape CEO Dr. Siva Sivaram, and other industry experts.
Kyoto City has been committed to fostering innovation in the environmental and energy sectors by harnessing the wealth of knowledge concentrated in companies, universities, and other institutions, with the goal of achieving a sustainable future, said the Honorable Koji Matsui, Mayor of Kyoto. We have high expectations for QuantumScape Corporation, a frontrunner to the research and development of solid-state batteries”an essential technology for next-generation electric vehicles”to pioneer groundbreaking innovations here in Kyoto. Kyoto City will continue its efforts to support startups, foster business development, and attract diverse array of talent and companies from across Japan and the globe, driving innovation at an accelerated pace.
Satoshi Nohara, Director General of METI, added: The all-solid-state battery is a game-changing technology that has the potential to significantly surpass the performance of conventional lithium-ion batteries. In the Battery Industry Strategy, Japan has set a target of commercializing all-solid-state batteries by around 2030, and the public and private sectors are working together to achieve this target. It is highly meaningful that various members from both sectors met at the symposium to share and discuss engagement in the practical application of all-solid-state batteries. This reflects Japan’s continued commitment to taking a technological leadership role in deepening global…
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