Honda and QuantumScape (QS) announced a new partnership to commercialize solid-state batteries for EVs and more.

Honda, QuantumScape enter solid-state battery tie-up

After its Eagle Line for solid-state batteries went live earlier this year, QuantumScape announced another major milestone on Thursday.

QuantumScape secured a partnership with Honda, its second major OEM following Volkswagen, to develop and manufacture solid-state batteries.

The multi-year joint research agreement comes after Honda tested QuantumScape’s solid-state technology platform during an “in-depth, hands-on technical study” in which it was benchmarked against competitors.