Toyota has been working on a solid-state pilot program with Japanese refining oil giant Idemitsu Kosan since 2023 — but we’re way past that now. The companies have decided to move ahead with a new ...

What if the future of energy storage could be redefined in just five minutes? That’s the bold promise behind the world’s first solid-state battery unveiled by Donut Lab, a breakthrough that has ...

A company called Donut Lab has revealed a shiny new battery built specifically for use in electric automobiles that can be recharged up to full capacity in just five minutes. Yes folks, it’s our ...

No third party has had a chance to saw one in half, and Donut Lab has yet to divulge the specifics of its chemistry, except to say its electrolyte is dry and that it “is made entirely from abundant, ...

Faster charging, greater durability, cheaper production, more energy density, and improved safety. Donut Lab unveiled a production-ready solid-state EV battery at CES 2026 that recharges fully in five ...

While other EV carmakers race toward solid-state batteries, China may be five steps ahead by setting out the groundwork of how these batteries will be defined. China drafts the world’s first national ...

One up-and-coming, albeit speculative, sub-sector is the solid-state battery industry. The draw here for this technology is the advancement in the efficiency of these batteries. They can be much safer ...

Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. Safer and longer-lasting batteries that aren’t prone to thermal runaway. is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion ...

Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival has always thrived on the idea that a music festival can feel less like a product and more like a carefully curated weekend spent inside someone else’s record collection.

A new sodium-ion battery offers a cheaper and safer alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems, scientists say, paving the way for more sustainable EVs. When you purchase through links on our ...

Major automakers are set to introduce solid-state batteries in electric vehicles in the next few years. These batteries will have faster charging times and more range. EVs are set to make a major ...

Many of the best modern electric vehicles (EVs) are more energy-efficient than ever, especially now that top manufacturers like Honda and Toyota are already investing in the next generation of EV ...