Solid state batteries use a solid material to pass ions between the nodes of a battery, compared with the liquid electrolyte used by, say, alkaline and lithium batteries. The solid chemistry allows them to hold more charge in a given size battery, be less volatile and cheaper to produce, along with a host of other advantages. Donut Labs has paired with Verge Motorcycles to incorporate the new battery in its Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle.
According to CNET transportation maestro Antuan Goodwin, “Solid state battery tech making its way onto the road is a huge deal, even if motorcycles aren’t your thing. The battery’s advantages are even more pronounced on larger cars, where the weight savings and increased charging speeds should scale even more.”
Read more: This Phone-Sized Solid State Battery Is Already Powering a Production EV
