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Slate, a no-frills EV truck company, partnered with Crayola to offer five colorful vehicle wrap options in response to high customer demand for non-gray car colors. The collaboration includes a $1,549.99 color package with crayon-inspired hues like dandelion yellow and razzmatazz pink, addressing a market where over 80% of new cars are traditionally monochrome.

Slate's basic EV trucks are being updated with colorful designs through a partnership with Crayola to add whimsy to their vehicles.

Tesla has launched a summer collection of car accessories, including a $595 dual-zone fridge for the Model Y, air mattresses, and tents. The products aim to boost post-purchase revenue and brand loyalty, leveraging standardized vehicle designs for accessory compatibility. The release comes amid competition from EV rivals like Rivian and Slate.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching an affordable electric pickup truck priced at $24,950 to cater to drivers seeking simpler, analog features. The vehicle targets a market gap by offering a low-cost alternative to expensive, tech-heavy trucks, capitalizing on online nostalgia for small, no-frills vehicles like old Ford Rangers and Japanese Kei trucks.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, is launching a $24,950 electric truck with minimal features and over 200 customizable add-ons. The vehicle, intentionally stripped-down with manual windows and no infotainment screen, attracted 10,000 $300 preorders in its first four hours online.

A Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck from Slate is priced under $25,000 with deliveries starting soon. The truck aims to revive interest in electric vehicles amid cooling demand and affordability challenges.

Slate, a Jeff Bezos-backed startup, announced its base electric pickup truck will start at $24,950, positioning it as the 'most affordable truck in America.' The vehicle features minimal tech, manual windows, and no touchscreen, with first deliveries expected by late 2026.

Federal Judge Eleanor Ross apologized to her clerks for loud sex in her chambers, which they found disruptive. The 11th Circuit Judicial Council reprimanded her and ordered a more specific apology after clerks complained. Political figures and a Slate writer criticized the judge's actions and the leniency of the punishment.

Pre-orders for the Slate EV truck will open on June 24. The article refers to Slate as the 'Spirit Airlines of EV trucks.'