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  "path": "/2026/06/24/americas-most-affordable-new-car-is-this-electric-pickup-but-ford-is-catching-up/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-24T22:00:42.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
  "tags": [
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    "heavy equipment",
    "orange ev",
    "Slate Auto",
    "Tesla",
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  "textContent": "On today’s officially priced episode of _Quick Charge_ , Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto has announced official pricing for its compact, ultra-simple electric pickup and SUV – and this compact truck just so happens to be the most affordable new car you can buy in the US!",
  "title": "America’s most affordable new car is THIS electric pickup, but Ford is catching up"
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