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Donut Lab, a Finland-based technology company, is drawing attention for its work on next-generation solid-state battery systems. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid-state designs replace them with solid materials, improving safety, energy density, and thermal stability. Donut Lab aims to integrate its battery technology with highly compact electric motor solutions, targeting applications in electric vehicles, robotics, and aerospace. Finland’s strong clean-tech ecosystem and engineering expertise support this development. If successfully scaled, Donut Lab’s solid-state approach could enable lighter batteries, faster charging, longer lifespans, and reduced fire risk, accelerating the transition to high-performance electrification.

Core Performance Metrics:

Energy Density: ~400 Wh/kg

Far higher than most current lithium-ion packs (~250-300 Wh/kg).

Charging Capability: Full charge to 100 % in ~5 minutes (no “80 % cap”).

Maritime Performance B.V. and VSO Zwerver I B.V. have discriminated against a Filipino seafarer and an Indonesian seafarer by paying them significantly less than seafarers from Europe because of their country of residence.

Link to decision here:

https://oordelen.mensenrechten.nl/oordeel/2025-75

Landmark Ruling on Wage Discrimination Could Reshape Global Shipping Practices

A recent decision finding Maritime Performance B.V. and VSO Zwerver I B.V. guilty of wage discrimination against a Filipino and an Indonesian seafarer is sending ripples through the maritime industry, potentially reshaping pay structures and employment practices on vessels worldwide. The ruling, which concluded that paying crew based on nationality or country of residence constitutes unlawful discrimination, sets a strong precedent for how shipping companies operate in an increasingly regulated and globalized sector.

The Case

• Capacity: 26 MW

• Hub Height: 185 m (≈ 63‑story building)

• Rotor Diameter: > 310 m (over 1,017 ft) – nearly as tall as the Eiffel Tower laid sideways.

• Blade Length: approx. 150 m per blade

• Swept Area: ~75,500 m² (around 10.5 football fields)

Annual Output: ~100 GWh at 10 m/s average winds — enough for 55000 homes.

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