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So we’ve been led to believe, you can wrap your Slate in a couple of hours. You can install the SUV kit in an afternoon in your garage. How about a complete audio installation or upgrade in less than one hour? Makes sense?

I think the whole radio thing represents a huge opportunity for Slate’s engineering team (or better yet, aftermarket) to really show off their ingenuity. Make the install process painless. Like designing Lego style plug and play speakers which slide and snap into place in the dash (no tools)...

AM radio is excluded in all Tesla's due to EMI from the electric drivetrain. Luckily, some AM stations are being broadcasted in the FM band for sports and weather in my region.

Actually, Motoman alluded to three flaws, but declared #3 as ‘fatal.’

Perhaps, but consider that Slate’s production capacity is severely limited, especially in year one. They will need to fully build out and utilize every square inch of the 1.4 million sf Warsaw facility to reach those targets.

Favorite line of the interview: Tiger Stadium When Jeff is cornered into giving a “ballpark price“ for the SUV kit…

Tesla didn’t just remove radio functionality to achieve the lower price point in the new standard models. They also removed (to name a few): Power folding mirrors Power adjusted steering wheel Power folding & heated rear seats Autopilot Rear touchscreen display Rear electronically controlled...

If you add premium connectivity for $99 per year you can stream all the music you want with Spotify free and Tune-in radio. No phone required. I currently have this feature and it works great.

Video of Fortune interview: https://fortune.com/videos/watch/the-everything-truck/2937ad65-f462-4439-94aa-340ebbcc6f5b. Newly released interview conducted by Fortune Magazine and the Slate team regarding 3rd party opportunities and the value proposition that Slate promises to deliver.

From the media shown in various sources, your iPad will mount in landscape mode. The Slate app will most likely orient itself to landscape mode. Meaning that the charging cable must be routed to either side.

I’m a big fan of Jonny Lieberman; he’s an amazing author and very knowledgeable in this arena. His comment that Slate hasn’t yet released pricing on the extended range version is on point.

From the CNBC article in June: Employees move back and forth between the bins, tables and assembly line as songs such as Whitney Houston’s “Saving All My Love for You” and Pat Benatar’s “Love is a Battlefield” echo throughout the lively facility. I prefer your suggestions much better!

Looks like a fun place to work. I also read that Slate plays background music in the prototype factory, which may carryover to the Warsaw production facility.

Here you go. What your Slate truck will look like when you park overnight in the wrong part of town.

Who would want these body panels? Until Slate catches up to Honda production volumes, it's not going to be an issue. Generally, parts theft is a concern if / when they are 'high ticket items' and someone is aiming to repair their accident - damaged vehicle. Some high theft items that I can...