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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 2 MIN

LISTEN: Now: Bezos-Backed Startup Building $25K Electric Truck

from IEN Radio · host Eric Sorensen

A stealthy EV startup with financial backing from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly building a $25,000 electric truck.According to TechCrunch, Slate has been up and running since 2022 and quietly assembling a team of automotive experts from companies like Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and Harley-Davidson. Drawing inspiration from the Model T Ford and Volkswagen Beetle, the company hopes to introduce a two-seat EV pickup with a significantly lower price point than many of its competitors.

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