Solid Power stock news
On August 19, 2026, Solid Power Inc. (NASDAQ: SLDP) was awarded a $5.5 million research contract by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance high--conductivity electrolyte materials for heavy--duty electric vehicle applications. This award, part of the DOE's initiative to bolster domestic battery supply chains, focuses on optimizing the interface between sulfide--based electrolytes and high--nickel cathodes. The project aims to enhance the thermal stability and cycle life of solid--state cells, providing a strategic pathway for the company to expand its technological footprint into the commercial transportation sector.