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QuantumScape is up 15.8%, or $1.09 to $7.99.

QuantumScape (QS) announced a joint research agreement with Honda R&D, a subsidiary of Honda Motor (HMC), aimed at advancing the QS battery platform through the combined contributions and expertise of both parties. The joint program includes a multi-year plan focused on solid-state battery development and associated manufacturing processes. "Honda is a leading global automaker renowned for its engineering excellence and product quality across automotive and other applications worldwide, and its evaluation represents one of the most rigorous assessments of our technology to date," said Dr. Siva Sivaram, CEO and President of QS. "This agreement reflects the growing confidence in QS solid-state lithium-metal batteries to enable safer, higher-density energy storage."

Moderately bullish activity in Quantumscape (QS), with shares up 26c, or 3.71%, near $7.26. Options volume relatively light with 21k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.3, compared to a typical level near 0.23. Implied volatility (IV30) is higher by 2.0 points near 91.63,and above the 52wk median, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.42. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.