Slate Auto, a company backed by Jeff Bezos, has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck that contrasts sharply with high-tech offerings like those from Tesla. This new 2027 Slate Truck is designed to be simple and affordable for the masses. Priced at \$20,000, it features an American-made design with minimalistic attributes such as no paint, no stereo system, and no touchscreen interface. Instead of focusing on advanced technology, the truck emphasizes practicality and affordability. It also offers a unique feature where the two-door EV pickup can convert into a five-seat crossover. — new from TechCrunch