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Solid State Batteries using a solid material to pass ions between the nodes of a battery, 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, along with a host of other benefits. Donut Labs has partnered 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 huge deal, even if motorcycles aren’t your thing.” The battery benefits are even more pronounced on larger cars, where weight savings and increased charging speeds are expected to scale even further.

Learn more: This phone-sized solid-state battery already powers a production electric vehicle