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Is the Solid-State Battery Dream Fizzling Out in 2026?

Is the Solid-State Battery Dream Fizzling Out in 2026?

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Solid-state batteries represent a significant shift in energy storage technology, promising higher energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion systems. However, as highlighted by Just Have a Think, their development faces persistent hurdles, such as the challenge of scaling manufacturing processes and addressing material issues like dendrite formation in solid electrolytes. These obstacles have kept widespread commercialization out of reach, despite substantial investment and years of research. Discover how hybrid battery designs and gradual advancements in lithium-ion technology are filling the gap while solid-state solutions continue to evolve. Learn about recent breakthroughs, including the application of novel materials like zwitterions and examine the efforts of companies such as QuantumScape and Solid Power in advancing pilot-scale production. This feature also provide more insights into how these developments align with broader trends in the energy storage sector. Why Solid-State Batteries Are So Promising TL;DR Key Takeaways : Solid-state batteries offer key advantages such as higher energy density, faster charging, enhanced safety, lightweight construction and longer lifespan, making them a promising alternative to lithium-ion …

Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation

Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation

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A comprehensive investigation by battery researcher Ziroth, involving over 20 independent battery experts, has produced what amounts to definitive proof that Donut Lab’s “miracle” solid-state battery is actually a lithium-ion cell. The company raised approximately $25 million from over 1,300 mostly small investors based on claims that now appear to be false. The investigation traces the battery technology back to a German company called CT Coatings, reveals a web of companies hiding behind aggressive NDAs, and presents electrochemical evidence — including voltage curves and cell expansion data — that conclusively identifies the tested cell as lithium-ion, not the revolutionary sodium-ion solid-state chemistry Donut Lab promised. From skepticism to confirmation We have been covering Donut Lab’s claims with skepticism since the company shocked the battery world at CES 2026 with claims of a 400 Wh/kg, 100,000-cycle, 5-minute-charging solid-state battery. In January, I interviewed CEO Marko Lehtimäki and told him directly that he was either going to lose all his credibility or revolutionize the world. It looks like it was the former. At the time, the incentives …

Solid-state EV battery maker joins Nasdaq after 745+ mi range test

Solid-state EV battery maker joins Nasdaq after 745+ mi range test

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Karma Kaveya ultra-luxury super-coupe EV (Source: Karma Automotive) Its solid-state batteries have already proven capable of delivering over 745 miles (1,200 km) of real-world driving range. Now, US-based solid-state battery maker Factorial Energy is tapping into public markets to fund its next phase of growth. Factorial brings solid-state EV batteries to public markets “We built Factorial to solve one of the hardest problems in energy – making solid-state real at scale,” CEO Siyu Huang said after announcing the company is now a publicly listed company. Last September, Mercedes-Benz drove a modified EQS over 745 miles (1,200 km) on a single charge, using solid-state battery cells from Factorial. According to Mercedes’ tech boss, Markus Schäfer, Factorial’s new battery tech could be a true “gamechanger” for electric vehicles. Mercedes said the usable energy of the solid-state battery increased by 25%, while the weight and size were roughly the same as those of a standard EQS. Advertisement – scroll for more content Factorial has partnerships with Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, and Stellantis to develop and bring the next generation …

I switched my solid-state portable battery with this graphene heat dissipation one – here’s why

I switched my solid-state portable battery with this graphene heat dissipation one – here’s why

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pros and cons Pros Exceptionally thin and light Can charge two devices simultaneously Keeps cool even when being used hard. Cons Aluminum and glass aren’t particularly robust. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. There are many “MagSafe” magnetic wireless battery packs on the market. Some are great, some are various grades of dismal. And sometimes, devices are head and shoulders above the rest. These packs are well-built, using quality components, and assembled with care. Also: I set up a $4 router reboot timer, and it’s made my internet reliably faster The Momax Q.Mag X is one such power bank. It’s thin, it’s light, it’s stylish, and it’s cool — in every sense of the word. And it’s effectively replaced the solid-state battery pack I’ve been using for months. Here’s why. It’s a good-looking power bank The Q.Mag X is a 5,000 mAh/19.35 Wh power bank that magnetically clamps to your iPhone to charge it up while you’re on the move. The capacity is such that it won’t draw attention at airports, and the CCC …

Nissan solid-state EV battery project aims for ‘Cheaper Than China’

Nissan solid-state EV battery project aims for ‘Cheaper Than China’

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After announcing a new three-year collaboration with Nissan to advance low-cost, solid-state EV batteries, Gelion’s tech may be the secret to leveling the playing field with China. Nissan takes aim at China with solid-state EV batteries Nissan is betting on the breakthrough new battery tech as part of its comeback plan, as the struggling Japanese automaker looks to turn things around. The three-year project, called Cost-effective, Resilient Solid-state Li-S, is a collaboration between Gelion, Nissan Technical Center Europe (NTCE), and the University of Oxford. By combining Gelion’s NES (Nano-Encapsulated Sulfur) sulfur-based cathode active material with Nissan’s solid-state battery development capabilities, the project aims to develop the next generation of EV batteries that are safer, more affordable, and longer-lasting. Advertisement – scroll for more content Gelion’s breakthrough NES swaps expensive nickel and cobalt with low-cost sulfur, which is also widely abundant. Nissan, Gelion, and the University of Oxford will pool resources to build a high-power, high-energy solid-state lithium-sulfur battery pack. (Source: Gileon) While the total cost of the project is about $4.5 million (£3.4 million), Gelion …

Another solid-state EV battery maker is going public

Another solid-state EV battery maker is going public

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After becoming the first to commercialize solid-state batteries, ProLogium announced it will become a publicly listed company through a business merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Solid-state battery company ProLogium set to go public For over two decades, ProLogium has been pushing to move solid-state batteries from the lab to the real world as it ramps up production. Prologium has been a pioneer in the field since it became the first to successfully commercialize solid-state batteries with a 100% ceramic separator, replacing the traditional polymer film. Last year, it revealed another breakthrough, introducing the world’s first superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery. Advertisement – scroll for more content ProLogium said on Wednesday that it’s “the only company globally that can publicly demonstrate a solid-state battery mass-production line,” and it’s about to tap into public markets as it ramps up production over the next few years. The solid-state battery maker announced plans to list its shares publicly on Nasdaq through a business merger with Translational Development Acquisition Corp, a blank-check company, or SPAC. Once …

Solid-state EV batteries hit another major milestone in China

Solid-state EV batteries hit another major milestone in China

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Chinese lithium metal giant Ganfeng Lithium has begun producing what it calls the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state batteries with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials. Ganeng Lithium advances solid-state EV batteries Ganfeng is China’s largest lithium compounds producer and the world’s leading lithium metals manufacturer. It accounts for roughly 45% of the global lithium metal market and 70% in China. The company has secured deals with Tesla, Hyundai, BMW, Volkswagen, and several leading Chinese automakers to supply key EV battery materials. Most recently, Ganfeng and Hyundai signed a four-year deal to supply lithium hydroxide, a critical raw material for EV batteries. Advertisement – scroll for more content Ganfeng offers a full range of lithium battery products, including solid-state batteries and lithium iron phosphate for EVs, energy storage systems, industrial equipment, and more. In an investor update released on Wednesday, the company revealed its latest milestone. Gangfeng said it began small-scale production of the “world’s …

Advancing solid-state laser technology for sustainable fusion

Advancing solid-state laser technology for sustainable fusion

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The IFuEL project is developing efficient solid-state laser technology for sustainable fusion energy and provides a test facility for plasma-facing materials. The IFuEL project is at the forefront of advancing solid-state laser technology. As the global demand for clean energy rises, this initiative tackles the challenges associated with inertial fusion power while working to lower costs and improve efficiency. By developing innovative laser systems, the IFuEL project seeks to enhance the viability of fusion energy, paving the way for a cleaner and more sustainable future. Franz X. Kärtner, IFuEL Project Coordinator, discusses the project’s key priorities, its current status, the challenges it faces, and its potential impact on the future of fusion energy. What are your priorities for the project at present? The major goal of the project is to demonstrate a highly efficient and cost-effective solid-state laser technology that is later scalable to the needs of internal fusion energy. The current goal is to demonstrate two laser heads, each producing 100 J nanosecond pulses at closely spaced wavelengths, that can be incoherently combined to …

Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies

Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies

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Donut Lab’s miraculous solid state battery, promising energy density, charging and durability numbers unseen by the industry, has been subject to a criminal complaint in Finland from an insider who says it doesn’t live up to the public promises Donut Lab has made. But the company says that the insider didn’t work on the battery project, and denies any fraudulent behavior. Solid state batteries have long been promised as the next evolution of battery technology, using a solid electrolyte for theoretically much higher energy density. Despite these many promises over more than a decade, none have yet turned out to be manufacturable at scale and to offer better overall performance than current liquid/gel electrolyte batteries. But early this year, Finnish company Donut Lab shocked the industry with claims of a 400Wh/kg, 100k cycle life, 5-minute-charging solid state battery that it claimed was ready for production in Q1. Advertisement – scroll for more content Since then, Donut Lab has engaged in independent testing which validates some of its claims, but has left out important details, like …

Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected

Solid-state EV batteries are coming sooner than expected

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After achieving a breakthrough earlier this week, Greater Bay Technology said it aims to launch the world’s first mass-producible all-solid-state battery this year. China ramps up solid-state EV battery production Greater Bay Technology (GBT) is a battery manufacturer backed by China’s GAC Group. The battery startup focuses on developing ultra-fast charging and solid-state batteries. It even set the world record for the “fastest charging technology for electric vehicles” in 2024 with its Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) batteries, which recharged from 0% to 80% in just 7.5 minutes. On Monday, the company announced it had hit another major milestone, with its first A-sample all-solid-state battery cells rolling off the production line. Advertisement – scroll for more content The A-sample battery cells contain no liquid electrolyte and successfully passed needle penetration, extrusion, and thermal shock tests without a fire or explosion. GBT said the breakthrough enables all-solid-state EV batteries to move from the lab to industrialization as it aims to begin mass production in 2026. According to Chinese news outlet, NE-Time, GBT aims to launch the “world’s first …