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Donut Lab Unveils First Practical Fully Solid‑State Battery at CES 2026

WHY IT MATTERS

The announcement makes Donut Lab the sole producer of a practical fully solid‑state battery, potentially reshaping competition in electric‑vehicle and energy‑storage markets.

What happened

At CES 2026, Donut Lab announced its solid‑state battery, a milestone that has drawn both admiration and criticism for its performance claims. The company’s presentation marked the first time a fully solid‑state battery has entered production, a status no other firm currently holds. Industry observers noted that while competitors such as Quantumscape have pursued solid‑state designs, none have achieved a commercially viable product. The reveal has sparked debate over the battery’s claimed metrics and the feasibility of scaling the technology. Donut Lab’s entry into production positions it as a potential leader in the next generation of electric‑vehicle and stationary storage solutions.

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Donut Lab Reveals Amazing Performance Tests

CleanTechnica · Christopher Arcus · Discovery and factual synthesis only; publisher copyright terms apply

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