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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
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What happenedBacked by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
The headline splitCBS News - US frames it as "Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?". CNBC frames it as "Slate Auto says $24,950 electric truck will be profitable; targets positive cash flow nex...".
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Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
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Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
