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State Department Pauses $400M Tesla Contract Amid Concerns

2/24/2025

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Concerns mount over the State Department's proposed $400 million contract for armored Teslas, originally suggested during the Trump era. Experts question the Cybertruck's practicality for diplomatic missions, pointing to its weight and durability challenges. The Biden administration has now paused the contract, leaving its future uncertain.

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Concerns mount over the State Department's proposed $400 million contract for armored Teslas, originally suggested during the Trump era. Experts question the Cybertruck's practicality for diplomatic missions, pointing to its weight and durability challenges. The Biden administration has now paused the contract, leaving its future uncertain.