Pricing for the pared-back Blank Slate pickup briefly reached the Slate Auto website at $24,950 after the $7,500 federal tax credit disappeared. The company will confirm numbers and offer ride impressions at the formal debut on June 24.
Buyers receive a compact truck without an infotainment screen or cellular modem and with the ability to convert the body into an SUV or fastback style afterward.
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Rivian’s R2 was the company’s best-selling vehicle by volume in the third quarter, though Rivian did not disclose R2 unit counts. Revenue rose 38% to $2.155 billion, software and services revenue rose 45% to $605 million, and the automotive gross loss narrowed year over year.
Ionity secured up to 600 million euros to expand its European charging network while SNCF introduced stricter bicycle and scooter rules for high-speed trains. A BYD plug-in hybrid demonstrated independent wheel lifting to bypass a clamp.
Tesla unveiled its next-gen Roadster in three configurations, including a one-seat Rocket version that can fly. Tesla lists more than 300 miles of range, more than 230 mph and 0–60 in under 0.59 seconds for the Rocket. Deposits are $50,000 (Performance) and $250,000 (Thrust); Rocket is invite-only. Final prices aren't announced, and production starts in 2028.
Tesla marked the start of high-volume Semi production at its new Sparks, Nevada factory on September 24. The plant, which Tesla says covers 1.8 million square feet, is built to scale to 50,000 trucks annually.
Tesla postponed its next-gen Roadster reveal from October 1 to October 15, citing severe weather for an outdoor-only event. The company said additional details will follow and did not announce a new start time.
