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The Bezos-Backed EV Truck That’s Turning Heads—And Why Its Retro Simplicity Is So Different

After months of speculation, Slate Auto has officially revealed its minimalist electric pickup—and it’s unlike almost anything else on the market. Backed by investors including Jeff Bezos, the startup is betting that many drivers don’t want more technology. They want a simpler, less expensive truck they can customize over time.…

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Slate's $24,950 EV Truck Will Test What America Really Wants

The Slate will be both the country’s cheapest new electric vehicle and its lowest-priced pickup. But will it be an automatic slam dunk?

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Orders For Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Finally Open On June 24—But There’s A Catch

The company is taking $300 non-refundable deposits to secure a place in line for the first finished vehicles.

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Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck

The company appears to have completed several milestones to begin production by the end of this year.

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Slate's Affordable EV Truck Plans Just Got A Major New Lifeline

The startup has secured millions more in funding to bring its affordable EV dreams to life. Is its timing too late or just right?

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The Tesla Model S Is Dead. Here's Why It Mattered

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: We eulogize Tesla's O.G. electric sedan. Plus, more on Slate Auto and Scout Motors' latest plans.

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Ford discontinues the F-150 Lightning, and I'm both disappointed and not surprised

The F-150 Lightning is being discontinued, but Ford's moving ahead with an F-150 EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) that will offer 700 miles of range.

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The Slate Truck Has Roll-Down Windows. But This Guy Has A Brilliant Solution

Matty Benedetto from Unnecessary Inventions found a way to give Slate truck owners a hand on their roll-down windows. Literally.

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The Self-Driving Race Is Fully Back On

This week on the Plugged-In Podcast: news from Slate Auto, Lucid, and Nvidia. Plus an electric Toyota Corolla is coming.

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Jeff Bezos’ $25K EV Truck vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Which Is the Better Buy?

Jeff Bezos is backing a $25,000 electric truck that rivals Tesla’s Cybertruck. Here’s how the Slate EV stacks up in price, range and features.

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I Saw The Affordable Slate Truck In Person. Now I’m Worried

Slate Auto's $20,000-ish EV truck is getting a lot of attention. But is this really what Americans want?

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Why Hyundai Is Pouring Another $2.7 Billion Into Georgia

Today on Critical Materials: Hyundai infuses cash into Georgia, Europe fears job losses from Chinese EVs and Slate finds an upside to losing the EV tax credit.

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Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto CEO Says Federal EV Tax Credit Removal Creates Battery Supply 'Opportunity'

The elimination of the federal electric vehicle tax credit may benefit newer market players, according to Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman.

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The CEO of U.S.-made electric truck company Slate says removal of EV tax credit is ‘opening up capacity’ from battery suppliers

The buzzy new EV company said it is evaluating whether that may be able to help the company offer better pricing.

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Former Tesla Manufacturing Veteran Joins Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto

Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has recruited a key Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) manufacturing leader amid its affordable EV pickup truck push.

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Jeff Bezos‑Backed Slate Truck Launches Under $20K After Tax Credit – Stereo And Power Windows Cost Extra

Imagine a two‑seat electric pickup backed by Jeff Bezos that cuts costs by excluding a stereo and power windows unless buyers pay extra.

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The Tesla Cybertruck is officially a flop, but a smaller version could be en route – here are 5 things I think it needs

A more practical, affordable pick-up could be exactly what Tesla needs to boost sales.

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Bezos backs basic EV pick-up where radio, back seats and power windows will cost you extra

Slate Auto says its no-frill trucks ‘can change into whatever you need it to be’

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Trump Vs. Bezos: How 'Big Beautiful Bill' May Wreck $20K EV Dream

An electric vehicle company backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos is one of the companies that will be hurt by the ending of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Could Make These Electric Vehicles Much More Expensive For You

The US House of Representatives has passed President Donald Trump‘s tax and spending bill, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill.” This move effectively eliminates the $7,500 tax credit for new, US-made electric vehicles (EVs).

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Slate Truck’s Under $20,000 Price Tag Just Became A Political Casualty (Updated)

The electric truck may still enter production next year, but that tempting sub $20,000 price now appears like a dream.

Benzinga

Cybertruck Dreams Shatter As Musk's 250K Goal Unravels

A pickup truck carefully designed so that the likes of Blade Runner and James Bond would be proud to drive it could be facing a demand decline that would force changes from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA).

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Toyota Considering Small Pickup for the US to Rival Maverick

Small pickups are having a moment. Trucks like the Ford Maverick and the Hyundai Santa Cruz are flying off the shelves, while startup Slate Auto is seeing huge interest for its back-to-basics, small electric utility pickup. Now, it seems like Toyota wants to get in on the action.

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Both Biden's and Trump's Policies Are Making E.V.s More Expensive

Slate Auto hopes to offer affordable electric vehicles, but it has to navigate federal incentives and restrictions in the process.

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Slate Vs. Telo: How The EV Truck Startups Stack Up

Slate Auto and Telo Trucks have each announced small electric pickup trucks that are radically different from your run-of-the-mill Ford F-150.

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