In this episode of TechWatch Radio, Sam Bushman and Jay Harrison checkout the buzz around Slate Auto's bold attempt to deliver a $25,000 electric truck by 2026. Will it be a stripped-down marvel or another over-promised EV? The guys break down what’s missing (including paint and touchscreens) and whether U.S. manufacturing can truly hit that price point.
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