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Solid state batteries Use a solid material to pass the ions between the battery nodes, compared to the liquid electrolyte used by, for example, alkaline and lithium batteries. Solid chemistry allows them to hold more charge in a given size battery, be less volatile and cheaper to produce, among a host of other advantages. Donut Labs has paired up with Verge Motorcycles to integrate the new battery into its Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle.

According to CNET’s transportation maestro Antuan Goodwin, “Solid-state battery technology making its way onto the road is a big deal, even if motorcycles aren’t your thing. The battery advantages are most evident in larger vehicles, where the weight savings and increased charging speeds should be greater.”

Read more: This phone-sized solid-state battery is already powering a production electric car