Episode 12 of Quantum Computing Business with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna explore how quantum computing is accelerating battery chemistry R&D, focusing on Volkswagen's partnership with D-Wave to simulate cathode materials for electric vehicle batteries. They break down the business case: why battery simulation is a 'killer app' for near-term quantum, the shift from classical computational chemistry, and how early adopters are already shaving years off materials discovery. The episode also covers the broader landscape of quantum in materials science, including IBM's work on lithium-sulfur batteries and the role of hybrid classical-quantum algorithms. Specific numbers and timelines are discussed, anchored to May 2026. No fluff—just the concrete intersection of quantum hardware, chemistry workflows, and enterprise ROI.

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