Recent content by cadblu

Here are ten interesting details I discovered in this excellent video… Appears you can have both your iPad as a central display AND a dock for your phone. The seats look reasonably comfortable. The body panels have a bit of flex to ward off dings from shopping carts and car doors of vehicles...

Many of the trim pieces you see in the introductory videos were actually 3D printed. When the vehicle goes into production the trims should be more robust. That said, it would be a great idea if Slate could have a "near production" vehicle on display at the next 2026 International Auto Show...

Appears that many folks on this forum are ready to sign on the dotted line when their reservation is called. Tick the boxes for desired options, secure the down payment, arrange loan terms or pay cash via electronic check, upload your driver's license and insurance card, click submit, and...

“Huge amount of 3D printing in the background.” Hence the inspiration for my username (hint). Was running 3D printers non stop during FSD (full scale development) back in the day. That’s how Slate has shrunk their development time. Now the challenge is to line up their supply chain with dual...

Will use these * until I get my audio system installed * Not official Slate merchandise, but close enough. 👍

Slate auto: Delivery to your home, no matter where you live... What they don't tell you: Delivery fees to your home are extra. and added onto original freight costs beyond the base price of the truck. Estimated delivery fees from factory in Indiana: California, $1,400 Florida, $1,337 New...

Slate Commercial! This is hilarious. "Earth to Aliens: It's a truck AND a SUV"

Hmmm. Slate. Stout. Scout. What next?

Nice work! @e_jonzee gets to meet the design team at Slate auto. Cali Sunset. Vibes for days. Congrats to our first winner!

Regarding EV incentives.... At one of the plants where I work, I once submitted a capital expenditure project for installing "free" EV chargers in the company parking lot. I thought this would get easily approved...since it promotes clean energy and is aligned with corporate green energy...

Would love to see "mobile service" network wherein a technician does repairs at your home or office. Tesla provides mobile service for routine stuff, and the service center for more complex repairs. Remember this is a simpler vehicle with less tech and fewer moving parts along with (hopefully)...

Are there any construction updates to the facility renovation in Warsaw? I consider this one of the major risk factors if Slate is to deliver product in approximately 18 months. The infrastructure at the old RR Donnelley plant is seriously dated, as the plant was built in the 1950s. Over the...

on the home page... Slateforums.com is independently operated and has no official affiliation with Slate Auto.

This forum is open to virtually anyone, full access to registered members, although non-members and guests have read only access. I'm certain that Slate employees and management occasionally review and / or search key words to take the pulse of their fan club. That said, if I worked at...

Admittedly, I have been a "fan" of Doug Demuro for quite some time. I have successfully auctioned off two high end vehicles on his "Cars and Bids" platform. There is no question Doug has been in the auto industry a long time and I greatly admire his expansive knowledge. That said, I am not...