Siva Sivaram, President and CEO of QuantumScape, is a veteran of the semiconductor industry now focused on solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles. Katrina Hamlin, Global production editor at Reuters Breakingviews, shares her expertise in the Chinese electric car sector. They discuss China’s dominance in the battery market and the challenges faced by international cell makers. Sivaram highlights the revolutionary potential of solid-state batteries, addressing their advantages and a timeline for their adoption, signaling a shift in the industry.