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Jul 2023
30m 34s

The EV Truck War Is Officially On

The Motley Fool
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Telsa finally introduces the Cybertruck and Ford fights back with a price cut on the F-150Lightning. (00:21) Bill Barker and Deidre Woollard discuss: - The futuristic appeal of the Cybertruck compared to more traditional models. - Why Ford announced a price drop on the F-150 Lightning. - How Eli Lilly could win big in the weight-loss wars. (18:53) The majo ... Show More
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