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Slate Auto Raises $650M for Affordable Electric Trucks
InnovationApr 13

Slate Auto Raises $650M for Affordable Electric Trucks

A startup is betting big on making electric trucks affordable for everyday Americans, raising $650 million to build pickups starting in the mid-$20,000s. With over 160,000 reservations already, Slate Auto plans to start production by late 2026.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Detroit Roads in 2027
InnovationJun 9

Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Hits Detroit Roads in 2027

Ford is testing affordable electric pickup trucks on Detroit streets ahead of a 2027 launch. The $30,000 midsize truck aims to make EVs as affordable as gas-powered vehicles.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Electric Pickup Truck Under $25,000 Hits Michigan
InnovationJun 24

Electric Pickup Truck Under $25,000 Hits Michigan

A Troy-based electric vehicle startup just announced an all-electric pickup truck priced under $25,000, making clean transportation accessible to everyday workers. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto is betting that affordability can win the EV truck market.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Affordable EV Truck Gets $650M Boost, Eyes Year-End Launch
InnovationMay 8

Affordable EV Truck Gets $650M Boost, Eyes Year-End Launch

Slate Auto is making real progress on its promised $25,000 electric truck, with robots now installed and parts testing underway at its Indiana factory. If everything stays on track, the no-frills customizable pickup could start rolling off the line by December.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ford's $30K Electric Truck Arrives 2027
InnovationJul 9

Ford's $30K Electric Truck Arrives 2027

Ford is bringing an affordable electric pickup to market in 2027, with a starting price around $30,000 that could make EVs accessible to millions more Americans. The truck, likely called the Ranchero, promises the practicality of a cargo bed with more interior space than a Toyota RAV4.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ford's $30K Electric Truck Arrives Next Year
InnovationMay 5

Ford's $30K Electric Truck Arrives Next Year

After a tough year of setbacks, Ford is pushing forward with an affordable electric pickup that could finally match gas trucks on price. The new model will cost around $30,000 and travel 300 miles on a single charge.

Google News - Business2 min read
Ford Targets $30K Electric Truck to Beat China Competition
InnovationMay 6

Ford Targets $30K Electric Truck to Beat China Competition

Ford is developing an affordable electric pickup truck with a $30,000 price tag, aiming to compete with incoming Chinese EVs and make electric vehicles accessible to everyday Americans. The compact truck, built on a new back-to-basics platform, could arrive as soon as 2026.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Indiana Factory Nears Launch of $25K Electric Truck
InnovationMay 7

Indiana Factory Nears Launch of $25K Electric Truck

A Jeff Bezos-backed startup just finished installing factory robots in Warsaw, Indiana, setting the stage for an affordable electric truck that starts under $26,000. Production could begin by year's end if final testing goes as planned.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Startup Raises $650M for $25K Electric Truck
SolutionsApr 13

Startup Raises $650M for $25K Electric Truck

A new electric vehicle company just secured major funding to build an affordable truck that could shake up the car market. With over 160,000 reservations already, Slate Auto is betting Americans want basic, budget-friendly EVs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ford's $30K Electric Truck Takes Aim at Gas Prices
SolutionsFeb 18

Ford's $30K Electric Truck Takes Aim at Gas Prices

Ford is launching an affordable electric truck next year for $30,000, using Formula 1 engineering tricks and 3D-printed parts to make EVs accessible to everyday drivers. The company says it will get 50 more miles per charge than a gas-powered pickup.

TechCrunch3 min read
Slate's $24,950 Electric Truck Brings Hope to Car Buyers
InnovationJun 25

Slate's $24,950 Electric Truck Brings Hope to Car Buyers

A new American-made electric pickup starting under $25,000 is challenging the idea that EVs have to be expensive. The bare-bones Slate Truck trades luxury features for affordability in a market where average vehicles cost twice as much.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Slate Raises $650M for $20K Electric Pickup Truck
Planet WinsApr 13

Slate Raises $650M for $20K Electric Pickup Truck

An electric vehicle startup just raised $650 million to build an affordable pickup truck starting in the mid-$20,000s, potentially making EVs accessible to millions more Americans. Pre-orders open in June, with the first deliveries expected later this year.

The Verge2 min read
$25K Electric Truck Brings 2,000 Jobs to Indiana Town
InnovationApr 22

$25K Electric Truck Brings 2,000 Jobs to Indiana Town

A Michigan startup just secured $650 million to build America's most affordable electric pickup truck in Warsaw, Indiana, creating 2,000 manufacturing jobs in a former vacant printing plant. Pre-orders open in June for the $25,000 modular EV that buyers can customize themselves.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ford's $28,000 Electric Truck Starts Production in 2027
InnovationAug 14

Ford's $28,000 Electric Truck Starts Production in 2027

Ford is transforming a 70-year-old Kentucky factory to build an affordable electric pickup truck that could make EVs accessible to millions more Americans. The Fathom represents a complete reinvention of how the automotive giant builds vehicles.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
This $25,000 Electric Truck Brings Back Hand-Crank Windows
SolutionsJun 25

This $25,000 Electric Truck Brings Back Hand-Crank Windows

A new startup just revealed how it built an electric pickup truck that starts under $25,000, and the secret isn't just the manual windows. Slate Auto is betting that drivers are ready to trade fancy tech for affordability and total customization.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Ford Plans $30,000 Electric Truck Built Like Legos
InnovationFeb 18

Ford Plans $30,000 Electric Truck Built Like Legos

Ford is promising an affordable electric truck starting at $30,000 next year, using 3D-printed modular parts and Formula 1 engineering tricks to compete with Chinese automakers. After a $19.5 billion loss and ending production of the Lightning, the company is betting on a revolutionary manufacturing approach to make electric vehicles profitable.

Google News - Business3 min read
Ford Launches 5 Affordable Vehicles Under $40K by 2030
InnovationFeb 7

Ford Launches 5 Affordable Vehicles Under $40K by 2030

Ford just announced plans to fill American factories with five brand-new affordable vehicles by 2030, all priced under $40,000. The lineup includes an electric pickup starting at just $30,000, marking a major shift toward making EVs accessible to everyday drivers.

Electrek2 min read
Ford Builds $30K Electric Truck With Smarter Battery Tech
SolutionsFeb 18

Ford Builds $30K Electric Truck With Smarter Battery Tech

Ford is proving that smaller can be better when it comes to electric vehicle batteries. The automaker is using innovations from a tiny startup to build a more affordable electric truck launching in 2027.

Fast Company2 min read
Chinese Electric Trucks Now Hauling Cargo Across Germany
InnovationJun 4

Chinese Electric Trucks Now Hauling Cargo Across Germany

A Chinese manufacturer just started delivering long-haul electric trucks in Europe, offering over 300 miles of range and an eight-year battery warranty. The move brings more affordable zero-emission options to European freight operators.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Slate Auto Raises $650M to Build $20K Electric Trucks
InnovationApr 13

Slate Auto Raises $650M to Build $20K Electric Trucks

A scrappy American EV startup just secured enough funding to bring a genuinely affordable electric truck to market by 2026. Slate Auto's fresh $650 million will help turn an Indiana factory into a production powerhouse creating over 2,000 jobs.

Electrek2 min read

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