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Startup’s strategy challenges EV industry assumptions
A new EV startup, Slate Auto, led by former Amazon executive Peter Faricy, is challenging the EV industry by offering a low-cost, highly customizable pickup starting at under $25,000. The company's 'blank slate' model allows customers to add functionality through modular accessories, aiming to test demand for affordable EV pickups and achieve profitability through simplified manufacturing.
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