Recent content by evtruth

You are 💯 correct. The USB-C is for connecting your device to the car to control / communicate with it. A USB-C screen would be pretty much useless here. A screen that has wireless mirroring might be of better use, but even then, it's still just mirroring your phone so it'll basically just be a...

They are absolutely going to use composite panels in the *production* trucks. However, this is a *pre-production* unit that they hand built in Michigan. There are only a handful of them. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

Felt and sounded like metal. Can't recall what he told me it was.

All of the HVAC tools are a simple swipe up from the bottom, they aren't "screens" away.

The vents are a single swipe up away. Everything is MUCH simpler than people think it is.

Will that's a bit of a bummer. Although it does sound like some things are still fluid, so only time will tell.

That's access to pop the hood in the pre-production model. He popped it out to open the hood for me. It will be like other vehicles for production. The employees showing this truck were super friendly, knowledgeable, and just all around awesome. My daughter was talking to one of them and they...

This is where I feel Tesla has it down to an art. One screen to control everything, hardly any buttons, easy to find everything you need, and ONE account to get set up. My Silverado EV I have to set up OnStar, then sign into Google, then sign into Amazon if I want to use Alexa (which I don't)...

I could see that, or even "the anti-tech EV", haha.

Will that's a bit of a bummer. Although it does sound like some things are still fluid, so only time will tell.

Go drive one. Then you'll be pro-EV. :CWL: Think about it this way: These days it costs $30K for a SXS / RZR and they aren't even technically road legal or interstate capable like a Slate truck. They also only carry 4 people instead of 5. Let's say you spend $10K on a B2000 and get 20 MPG...

Cry and just keep driving the EVs I currently love and hold.

My guess is that the app on your phone will route you. If not, there's a great app called ABRP (A Better Route Planner) that should be able help as well as another app called PlugShare that shows chargers nearby. PlugShare can be hit or miss since it's all user-curated, but it's pretty reliable.

The fuel savings alone would cover almost half the car payment for many people (average MPG of an auto in the US is 24.4 MPG *). 24.4 MPG @ 13,500 mi/yr @ $3/gal = $138/mo in gas 340 Wh/mi @ 13,500 mi/yr @ $0.11/kWh = $41/mo in electric $20K @ 72 mo & 6% interest = $331/mo That makes this...

Pretty much every manufacturer does 100% to 0% when stating range. I would bet on that being the same for Slate.