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Remember Donut Lab, the startup that wowed CES with a solid-state battery for EVs free of the usual trade-offs that would go into mass production within three months? Nine months later, they have published a bunch of YouTube clips and put merch on sale--but the battery has yet to hit production.

pcmag.comWhat's Up With Donut Lab? Lots of Tests, But No Solid-State Batteries in ProductionAfter making a big splash at CES, the startup's promises of a commercially viable solid-state battery remain vaporous.

8/10/26, 3:40 pm0 reposts4 likes

Alfred Poor

@alfredpoor.bsky.social

As someone who has covered technology for more than four decades, I can't say that I am surprised.

the surreal dan tynan

@tynanwrites.bsky.social

So you’re saying they announced a product at CES that doesn’t actually exist just to generate press coverage for the company? I am shocked, shocked to hear that. 😶