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Slate Auto, a startup from Re:Build Manufacturing backed by Jeff Bezos, opened preorders for its ultra-minimal electric pickup truck starting at $24,950. The barebones vehicle is roughly a third the size of a typical gas truck. Production begins in autumn 2026 with a $300 non-refundable deposit.
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Summary by ByteBrief
Slate Auto's low-cost EV bet is about to be tested