Solid-state & advanced batteries claims multiply; Battery Show highlights SSB safety flaws vs Donut Lab/Verge hype [developing]
Key Questions
What bold claims surround Donut Lab's solid-state battery?
Donut Lab's solid-state battery (SSB) promises 5-minute charging and 100,000 cycles. Verge motorcycles are also hyping SSB technology.
What second-life battery project did Rivian and Redwood deploy?
Rivian and Redwood Materials deployed 10 MWh of second-life battery storage at Rivian's Illinois factory. This initiative repurposes old EV batteries for factory energy storage.
What battery degradation data was highlighted for various EVs?
Degradation data shows MG Windsor and F-150 at 1.5%, Rivian R1T and Model Y retaining 85-90% capacity. This information comes from Recurrent reports.
Donut Lab SSB 5min/100k cycles/Verge motos; Battery Show SSB flaws/Chinese NA/Harbinger/Electra cobalt 2026; Dukosi BMS; Rivian-Redwood 10MWh second-life; deg data MG Windsor/F-150 1.5%/Rivian R1T/Model Y 85-90%; Chery 600Wh/kg/MG SolidCore/NIO/Hina sodium/Tesla Al-ion; Recurrent; Mazda MX-30 TCO.