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Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production, says some deposits will be refunded

Elon Musk said Tesla is winding down Cybertruck production to make room for Cybercab manufacturing at its Texas Gigafactory by mid-2026. Musk claimed outstanding orders exceed Tesla's ability to build the trucks, meaning deposits for many buyers would be refunded. Tesla has delivered just over 70,000 Cybertrucks total, far short of the 250,000 preorders claimed in 2019 and Musk's earlier promise of a quarter-million annual production rate.

futurism.com · 2026-11-10

Ford Fathom to include CarPlay/Android Auto as low-cost EVs diverge on infotainment

Ford is retooling its Louisville Assembly Plant with a $2 billion investment in a Universal EV Production System that uses fewer parts, cooling connections and wiring to cut manufacturing costs for its upcoming Fathom EV, while still including smartphone integration like CarPlay and Android Auto. Slate, a newer EV maker building its pickup from scratch, has reportedly chosen to omit that infotainment feature as part of a more stripped-down approach.

engadget.com · 2026-10-31