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January 17, 2026, 2:10 PM EST. At CES 2026, Estonian startup Donut Lab unveiled a production-ready solid-state battery system paired with Verge motorcycles, with deliveries slated for Q1. Donut claims a 400 Wh/kg energy density, costs below lithium-ion, a five-minute charge to 100%, tolerance from −30 to 100°C, no thermal runaway, and a life of about 100,000 cycles. CEO Marko Lehtimäki says the architecture can scale from tiny to massive and that one train-maker visited to inquire. Donut is tight on chemistry, saying results come from a mix of materials science and production innovation, with ingredients not tied to geopolitically constrained supply chains. Initial production will run in Finland at a 1 GWh-capacity plant in 2026. The Verge TS Pro appears in the West Hall with a bright orange California Edition trim.