Donut Lab and Verge Motorcycles have been in the headlines in recent months for a variety of reasons. But most importantly, because the two debuted what they call the "world’s first solid-state battery that is ready for use in OEM vehicle manufacturing." That, if you've been following the world of electric vehicle technology over the last few years, would be huge news, as it would promise to upend two decades' worth of EV manufacturing.
Solid-state batteries are basically the industry's holy grail, in that they (theoretically) promise to be lighter, cheaper, store more power, be able to charge faster, and have longer lives. And big names within the industry, i.e., Honda, Toyota, Kawasaki, General Motors, Panasonic, Ford, and about a hundred others have put billions into their own research and development of solid-state battery technology.
