This special prototype has the same QuantumScape battery cells future VW cars will use
The prototype bike is based on the racer used in the Moto E World Championship. QuantumScape's battery uses a lithium metal anode and ceramic separator. VW has been working with QuantumScape on solid-state batteries for over a decade.
Electric motorcycles have so far failed to take-off quite like electric cars, but this doesn’t mean development has stagnated. In fact, the VW Group is testing innovative solid-state battery cells in a specially-equipped Ducati superbike, presented at Munich’s IAA Mobility event. These innovative battery cells don’t just have the potential to shake up the motorcycling industry, but the wider automotive world. Read: This BMW Might Just Be The Coolest Electric Bike You’ll Never Own Ducati, which is owned by the VW Group, is the sole supplier of bikes for the MotoE World Championship, which places it at the forefront of the industry. However, its racing bike still cannot match the weight of one of its ICE-powered racing bikes, nor does it offer an adequate amount of range. That’s where solid-state battery cells come in. A Prototype With A Purpose An overhauled version of Ducati’s V21L prototype was presented in Germany, now equipped with 980 QSE-5 cells from QuantumScape. These cells use a lithium metal anode and ceramic separator, promising significant improvements in energy density, fast charging capability, safety, and lifecycle over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Solid-State For Motorcycles And Cars The Italian bike manufacturer didn't reveal how much the solid-state battery of the special V21L prototype weighs, nor what kind of range it gives the bike. However, if the setup can be perfected, it could eventually find its way into a road-legal production motorcycle. In the coming months, the solid-state technology will continue to be tested and the bike will hit the track. “At Ducati, we have a long history of pushing the boundaries of technology to improve the riding experience both on the road and on the racetrack,” said chief executive Claudio Domenicali. “Our pursuit of innovation has allowed us to achieve incredible results, including the record of six consecutive MotoGP Constructors’ titles. The high energy density achieved with solid state technology is a perfect fit for a high-performance vehicle like a sport motorcycle.” The link with QuantumScape is not new. VW has spent more than a decade working alongside the Californian battery specialist, with the same goal of bringing solid-state cells into road-going cars. The Ducati testbed, then, is not just about motorcycles. It is also a rolling laboratory for the broader push toward next-generation electric mobility.
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