Tesla Cybertruck has been making headlines recently, especially with the news that the U.S. Department of State was planning to award the automaker a $400 million contract for armored versions of the all-electric pickup. Initially, there were rumors of collusion between President Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, but it was later revealed that these discussions actually started under the Biden Administration.
New details have now emerged regarding the amount of the award that the government intended to give Tesla. A recent document from the State Department shows that the Biden Administration planned to allocate only $483,000 for electric vehicles and $3 million for supporting equipment. This supporting equipment could potentially include the armoring of the vehicles or infrastructure like charging stations.
The sudden jump from $3.4 million to $400 million has raised eyebrows, with speculations about a possible clerical error or a new decision within the State Department. It is unclear how such a significant increase in funding occurred, especially considering the magnitude of the order.
Despite the initial reports, there is no concrete evidence of collusion between Tesla and the Trump White House. The State Department revised the document shortly after to indicate that Tesla had not been officially chosen for the contract.
While the details surrounding the Tesla Cybertruck contract with the State Department remain murky, it is clear that the Biden Administration’s involvement has sparked further interest in the story. As more information unfolds, it will be interesting to see how this potential contract will progress and if Tesla will indeed be selected for the armored vehicle project.
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