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Trump offers Musk a job; Toyota cuts EV target, and more
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Donald Trump said that, if elected, he would appoint Elon Musk to lead a “government efficiency commission” to slash red tape and cut expenditure. Also, Toyota became the latest carmaker to scale back its electric-vehicle plans as it battles slowing consumer demand and stiff competition from Chinese rivals.
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