Solid-state batteries are kind of like nuclear fusion or the weekend: always so close, yet so far. Now, this potentially revolutionary tech is closer to reality than ever. Mercedes-Benz made a prototype sedan powered by the battery startup Factorial's solid-state cells. A real-world application for a technology that's long been relegated to lab experiments, it's a big milestone. Read my colleague Suvrat Kothari's piece below for the full download on why this matters. In short, it's all about making EV batteries that charge more quickly, are safer and serve up more of that sweet, sweet range. In other news, the first reviews of Tesla's revamped Model Y are trickling in, and they're overwhelmingly positive. Plus, Kevin Williams got some juicy new details on one of the most exciting electrified vehicles launching soon: the Ram 1500 Ramcharger. —Tim Levin, Senior Reporter | 
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