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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.

InsideEVs

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.

Tom’s Guide

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.

InsideEVs

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.

GOBankingRates

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?

InsideEVs

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.

Benzinga

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.

Fortune

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.

Benzinga

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.

Benzinga

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.

TechRadar

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’

The Independent UK

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).

InsideEVs

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).

Motor1

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.

InsideEVs

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.

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Auto Unveils £16k Customisable EV Truck And It's Now Taking Reservations

Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto has unveiled a £16,000 customisable electric truck set for late 2026 delivery.

TechRadar

First Slate Auto and now Isuzu – why electric pick-up trucks could be the next big EV battleground

Demand for electrified commercial vehicles is picking up, as Isuzu becomes the latest of many to announce electrified workhorses for next year.

InsideEVs

Here's Where Slate Will Build Its $20,000 Electric Pickup Truck

Slate Auto has brought a fresh solution to an old problem plaguing the electric vehicle industry: affordability.

Creative Bloq

The Slate Auto pickup design is the antithesis of the Tesla Cybertruck

(And that could be a good thing).

Tom’s Guide

Forget Cybertruck — this $20K American-made electric truck makes EVs affordable

The Slate Truck is a totally different kind of EV that values affordability more than anything else, which could make for an appealing option at $20,000 starting.

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