The State Department had been in talks with Elon Musk’s Tesla company to buy armored electric vehicles, but the plans have ...
The State Department's procurement forecast for 2025 included a $400 million contract for "Armored Tesla (Production Units)." ...
The department said via email that it has not awarded Tesla — or any manufacturer — a contract to produce armored electric vehicles.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk earlier said he was “pretty sure” there was no deal to sell his EVs to the U.S. government.
A State Department procurement forecast initially included Tesla in a $400 million contract for armored electric vehicles.
When it did contain a reference to armored Teslas ... step in this process would be "an official solicitation," where vehicle manufacturers would bid for a contract. However, Trump's ...
The case is a reminder of how much of Musk’s wealth comes from taxpayers. His companies have government contracts worth ...