Democrats demand answers as $400M Tesla armored vehicle contract on hold
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for a response from the U.S. State Department after reports surfaced about $400 million worth of contracts for armored vehicles produced by Tesla.
No, the State Department isn't paying Tesla $400M for armored Cybertrucks | PolitiFact
In a statement to PolitiFact, the State Department confirmed Tesla isn’t in store for that money. The department said the Biden administration had pursued the possible purchase. Biden had signed an executive order in 2021 encouraging government agencies to buy electric vehicles when possible.
State Department halts plan to buy $400 million worth of armored vehicles from Musk’s Tesla
The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have been put on hold by the Trump administration after reports emerged about a potential $400 million purchase.
State Department plans $400 million order for armored trucks from Musk’s Tesla
Tesla is likely to receive a lucrative contract to supply armored versions of its Cybertruck pickup to the State Department, according to public documents.
State Department pauses $400M armored vehicle deal with Elon Musk's Tesla
The case is a reminder of how much of Musk’s wealth comes from taxpayers. His companies have government contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Plans to buy ‘Armored Teslas’ vanish from State Department procurement list
The State Department’s procurement forecast removed the mention of Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. in relation to a planned $400 million armored EV purchase.
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Is Russia running out of weapons and manpower for its war in Ukraine?
As Ukrainian attacks wipe out their tanks and armoured vehicles, Moscow’s troops adopt new tactics amid ammunition woes.
Is the Government Buying 'Armored Teslas'? What We Know
A State Department procurement forecast initially included Tesla in a $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles.
State Dept.’s plan to buy $400 million worth of armored Teslas hastily changed to ‘armored EVs’
Despite DOGE’s pursuit of wasteful government spending, Elon Musk said ‘No one mentioned it to me.’ ...
State Dept. Suspends Plan to Buy Armored Teslas
Vehicles made by Elon Musk’s company were on a purchase list issued before Donald Trump was inaugurated and before Mr. Musk ...
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Armored truck full of money rolls off road in North Codorus Township on Tuesday
No injuries were reported after an armored truck carrying money slid off of a road and rolled over in North Codorus Township on Tuesday morning, officials said. Firefighters were called to the ...
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Armored truck driver shot, bag of money stolen
PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The FBI is searching for two suspects involved in the shooting of a Brink armored truck driver and stealing a bag of money. According to the FBI, in ...
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Army vehicles shipped to Romania for Nato exercise
Over 700 army vehicles have been loaded onto cargo ships ready to sail to Romania for a Nato exercise. The armoured vehicles, fuel tankers and forklift trucks were loaded up at Marchwood ...