Recent content by mbolafs

I don’t disagree per se… my point is Slate is approaching production (regardless of where it is) using a truly lean approach: less parts, no paint shop, one consumer SKU initially - I think you’ll see other auto manufacturers adopt some of these things to slim extent…

I hear you for sure! Please don’t get me wrong: I’ve had many many tire issues over the years, but every one but one of them was handled with a can of fix-a-flat and a portable compressor. I make sure all of the family cars have each in the trunk even when we have a spare. And yes, I know the...

Well said… and let’s not be surprised when other’s try to jump on the bandwagon as well. Regardless of whether or not Slate is around in 5 years, they will have changed the US auto industry in many ways, from pricing to design and manufacturing…

Interesting question… for me, over 40 yrs of driving, owning over 45 different vehicles, I’ve only used a spare once (knock on wood!) many years ago…