4 pointsby sagyam4 hours ago3 comments
  • szmarczak4 hours ago
    From the previous test, the data seems to match NMC which does contain Lithium: https://youtu.be/3PwEA-tBufI?si=5r2AmBmFctMuYfSC&t=233
    • sagyam4 hours ago
      Yep given the weekly drip feed of information and charging fingerprint matching a high-end NMC battery. I am finding this more and more sus. It's probably a very high end expensive battery but not the miracle that was promised in CES.
  • vipulbhj3 hours ago
    This campaign should have been called "I Donut Don't Believe" from the two reports that have dropped so far, mega sus
  • sagyam4 hours ago
    Donut Lab drops another VTT report this time focused on High Temperature Performance Here is the TLDR:

    The Battery & Test Setup

       - Cell tested: Donut Lab "Solid-State Battery V1" – a pouch cell labeled DL2
       - Nominal specs: 26 Ah capacity, 3.6V nominal voltage, 94 Wh energy
       - Tested by: Independent third-party lab (VTT) at customer request
       - Test equipment: PEC ACT0550 cell tester + Weiss climate chamber capable of -40°C to +180°C
    
    Performance Results

       - Actual capacity measured: 24.9 Ah (slightly below 26 Ah nominal, but within reasonable variance)
        - +80°C discharge: Delivered 110.5% of room-temperature capacity (27.48 Ah vs 24.87 Ah at 24A)
        - +100°C discharge: Delivered 107.1% of room-temperature capacity (27.61 Ah at 12A)
        - Energy efficiency: ~89-90% round-trip efficiency observed
        - Charging: All charging performed at +20°C for safety; cell accepted charge normally after both high-temp tests
    
    Physical Observations

        Cell used a 2.4kg steel plate on top for mechanical pressure during testing
        Post-100°C test: Cell pouch lost vacuum (visible inflation/deflation) but remained electrically functional
        No visible damage after 80°C test; cell appeared physically intact after 100°C test despite vacuum loss
    
    Missing claims

        Energy density: No weight and volume was mentioned
    
        Cycle life: VTT ran only 3 test cycles total.
    
        Cost Claims: Nothing about cost is mentioned
    
        Material Claims: No chemical analysis or materials analysis.
    
        No abuse testing: No nail penetration, no overcharge, no short-circuit, no crush tests.
    
    Company has said next report will drop next monday i.e. March 9th