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Paula Tudoran

Jeff Bezos‑Backed Slate Truck Launches Under $20K After Tax Credit – Stereo And Power Windows Cost Extra

New,York,,Ny,-,May,15,,2019:,Jeff,Bezos,Arrives

Imagine a two‑seat electric pickup backed by Jeff Bezos that cuts costs by excluding a stereo and power windows unless buyers pay extra.

Slate Auto has already received more than 100,000 reservations for the truck, which was originally expected to cost under $20,000 with a $7,500 federal tax credit set to expire on Sept. 30, Reuters reports.

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