Recent content by B1050

If the Slate is super successful then new models would be a no brainer. So this is not really news.

Slate would probably have to buy an ICE engine from another manufacturer because the machining tools needed to make a gas engine would be very expensive. That being said I'd vote for a Subaru 2.5 engine. I think startups from here on out will either buy engine/trans from known suppliers or be EV.

99 mile drive home for me. I'd want extended range battery and a full charge.

I have an Outback and a Ram the Slate will be my third vehicle I may sell the Ram and get something smaller (Crosstrek?) so it will be good in winter but the Slate will still be a third vehicle. As aid above I'm close to retirement and can afford a 3rd car but people in my situation are not a...

For me the slate truck does not fit a do-it-all category. It may be great for some things but it's mostly a secondary vehicle for me. I think that today most people are lucky to afford one vehicle they need it to be able to go in the snow, and or on long road trips even if they don't do either...

As with most "different" vehicles most peoples first experience will be seeing it on the road for the first time and wondering "what is that"?

Maybe they use the same crank mechanism on both sides to save money making one backwards.

If you can assume that the center console is needed for a cup holder then for sure that. Otherwise extended battery for sure. I'll eventually wrap it probably green with a white top.

I remember the days of trying to fit 6X9 boxes behind the seats of a regular cab s-10 they didn't fit if I recall (because I needed the seat almost all the way back). But 4 speakers is a must pretty much. Even if it's 4" up front and 6.5" in the doors.

I think the CEO did say double din compatibility was being worked in but there are still a lot of questions. 1. Will 6.5 inch speakers fit in the dash? Will 6.5 inch speakers fit in the doors? (four speaker locations would be ideal and better than just hanging a bluetooth speaker under the...

A vehicle has to be very efficient to get meaningful range from solar panels that it can fit on it's surface area. The Aptera might be able achieve meaningful range from its panels though I wouldn't be surprised if it falls a little short of the "Up to 40 miles" claim. With 4 wheels, more...

Didn't I read somewhere that Hyundai was going to be contracted for service?

I agree, I had a longbed s15 back in the day and the extra bed length was great. Now I drive a Ram with 4 doors and a 5.5 foot bed and I have never had anyone in the back seat and constantly wish I had a bigger bed.

I'm the contemporary senior. I've always been into new technologies. I remember trying to explain to people what a text message was and they thought I was crazy.

I'm older but I remember when $300 would get a used car that "runs". Now I drive past a used car lot that brags about how many cars they have under $15,000. I see people post on social media looking for a reliable vehicle for around 3 or 4 thousand dollars and I'm like good luck with that.