Mercedes has a small EV sedan in the works

PLUS: Scout Motors plans, the solid-state battery race, and FIA Extreme E series.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. Mercedes Compact EV Sedan Spied, Promises Impressive New Platform      Mercedes-Benz already has two electric sedans in its lineup, and both are pretty generous when it comes to exterior dimensions. The EQS and EQE kicked things off, but yet another EV sedan is in the works, and this time it will be a compact model.    The new sedan will feature an all-new platform dubbed MMA and will offer an 800-volt electrical architecture, which will allow for ultra-fast charging speeds.    What's more, the new sedan is expected to offer a two-speed transmission, with the aim of saving energy at highway speeds. And the upcoming sedan has already been spotted testing in our spy photos.       Here's what else you can expect.  READ THE FULL STORY Here's Where Scout Will Build Its New R&D Facility      VW's plans to bring back Scout as an EV-only brand may have seemed whimsical when they were first revealed. After all, do many EV shoppers today even remember the original Scout models, and would they take a chance on a relaunched brand, especially given the number of competitors on the market today?     But work is under way to develop the first two EVs for the Scout brand, including an SUV and a pickup truck, with Scout planning to offer lower price points compared to Rivian.    Scout already has plans for a factory in South Carolina, but it will also have an R&D facility in Michigan.     Here's the latest on Scout's return. READ THE FULL STORY Toyota's Rival in Solid-State EV Development Is a Supplier: Schaeffler      The potential advantages of solid-state batteries are familiar to most EV enthusiasts by now, with this battery tech promising quicker recharge times, greater energy density, lighter weight, and greater thermal safety.    But even with a number of automakers and battery developers working on several designs, we're still not seeing them in production vehicles.    One German supplier now plans to bring a solid-state battery to CES, and has talked to Autoweek regarding the timeline for their introduction in production models.    But just which brand of EV might get these batteries first? READ THE FULL STORY You Haven't Seen a Nissan Ariya Quite like This One READ MORE Tesla's Cybertruck Breaks All the Design Rules READ MORE Check Out the 5 Best Quick Spins of 2023 READ MORE Report: Tesla Accused Drivers for Failures of Parts It Knew Were Defective READ MORE Presenting Car and Driver's 2023 EV of the Year READ MORE Future Electric Vehicles: The EVs You'll Soon Be Able to Buy READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2023 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/60751dea6d1a7f51693f313dk42p1.1fvj/083d6fa2