Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go in … Continue reading “Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.”
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The world’s first all-solid-state battery on a production motorcycle will be available in the U.S. this year, Verge Motorcycles claims. Developed by Finland-based Donut Lab, the battery gets 400 watt-hours per kilogram of energy density. Donut says it can charge in just five minutes and is not prone to fires. The first vehicle in the … Continue reading “This Is The First EV With Solid-State Batteries You'll Be Able To Buy In America”
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Porsche usually under-promises and over-delivers when it comes to the driving range of its electric vehicles. The Taycan offers impressive real-world range and is among the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. After issues on early model year Taycan batteries, the latest version packs some clever engineering. If you’re a driving enthusiast and an electric vehicle-lover, … Continue reading “Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster”
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A used Tesla Model 3 is easily one of the best electric cars you can buy—and probably one of the best cars, period. Tesla’s original mainstream EV is abundant on the secondhand market, has solid range and charging specs, packs class-leading software and can be bought for well under $20,000 these days. But what’s the … Continue reading “You Want A Used Tesla With These Batteries”
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An innovative thermal management device promises to slash charging times, boost range and minimize battery degradation in EVs. It’s called the Dectravalve and it can be fitted to any battery, no matter the chemistry. The device can independently cool or heat up to four independent battery zones with no cross-flow and a single inlet. Keeping … Continue reading “Breakthrough Device Promises To Cut Charging Times And Boost EV Range”
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BMW has teamed up with Korean battery giant Samsung SDI to develop solid-state batteries. The automaker also has a long-standing partnership with American battery start-up Solid Power. A prototype BMW i7 with all-solid-state batteries began testing in Germany this year. The pool of automakers and battery companies selling us the hopes and dreams of solid-state … Continue reading “BMW Just Found A New Partner To Boost Its Solid-State Battery Dreams”
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An American start-up is spearheading Nissan’s efforts to develop solid-state batteries. The automaker has reportedly reached the performance targets with its prototype solid-state cells. It is now ironing out the processes required for mass production. Nissan’s glory days are well behind it. The automaker is trying to save itself after years of shrinking profits and … Continue reading “Nissan Says It's On Track For Solid-State Batteries That Double EV Range By 2028”