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The U.S. Department of State has revised its procurement plans for armored electric vehicles, initially including Tesla in a $400 million purchase forecast. The mention of Tesla was removed following media reports, and the forecast now lists a generic ‘armored electric vehicles’ purchase. This change comes amid scrutiny of potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, who also plays a significant role in government efficiency efforts under the Trump administration. Although the procurement was slated for the planning phase, the solicitation has been put on hold. The document also indicates potential contracts with other manufacturers, including BMW, which is expected to supply SUVs valued at $40 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Department of State has revised its procurement plans for armored electric vehicles, initially including Tesla in a $400 million purchase forecast. 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