WHISTLEBLOWER TARGETS DONUT LAB'S BATTERY CLAIMS
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A criminal whistleblower complaint has been filed against battery startup Donut Lab over its solid-state battery claims, according to Finnish newspaper Helsingin Sanomat. The complaint raises questions about assertions the company made earlier this year.
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