Recent content by metroshot

This is exactly what I want to know. If it can coast, I'd be happy with 1PD, but in my experience with Tesla, Ford Lightning and Ford Mach E 1PD - it's not very nice on my drives. Until I move out of congested So Calif, I need 2PD. 3PD for those that really loved to coast by disengaging the...

I just realized I have to renew my FCC amateur license! Anyone know how to navigate around the new FCC FRN and CORES online ? In the past 40 years, I used to renew by mail. So being a boomer, I am having issues with technology. I am watching these videos, but does not help me get my license...

EVs have the advantage of using shore power (AC power) from your house before you get to driving. You don't have to use your on board battery charge to precondition, remote start, cabin temp, etc... It's a nice benefit to having the cabin temp set and battery conditioned. Have never used it...

Hate to break it to you, but we Californians pay extra on our annual DMV registration for having a ZEV. Just paid $750 for 1 year registration on my Mach E. Extra EV and Standard Fees for California: Road Improvement Fee (RIF): An extra charge around $100 to $121 annually for zero-emission...

If not qualified then regular prices. The buyer is supposed to make an attestation / verify in writing that they do not own an EV ever. My wife who had never owned nor co-registered registration on an EV will qualify. She files federal taxes separately.

Slate Truck meets the strict pricing requirements for California's new $3,500 instant EV rebate program, but its final qualification depends on a corporate decision by Slate Auto. Here is how the Slate Truck stacks up against the new SB 168 rebate rules: 1. The Price Easily Qualifies The new...

No, not for 403b or 457b retirement funds - I have borrowed before for an international cruise trip and there are no charges or fees to borrow. You are borrowing against your own money.

I use a 10W dash mounted solar Misopily 12V charger. I am thinking of switching over to LiFePO4 batteries that have more capacity, but they are pricer than a standard 12V SLA. 12V Solar Charger Maintainer Kit with Smart MPPT Controller Waterproof for Car

Since the 12V system shuts down accessory power outlets after a few minutes of turning off the EV, I originally wired my aviation & ham transceivers direct to the battery so that I can use it while the EV is off. That caused the battery drain to be significant because it's a small 35AH battery...

I just retired and thought about using my 403b and/or 457b to get a "loan" against the Slate purchase... I am lucky not to have to touch those retirement accounts as I have a pension and social security which covers all my needs.....

Remember, the 12V battery in almost all EVs are very small compared to an ICE. Mine is a 35AH AGM which would die if you power a winch. The DC-DC convertor can't be of much use as it's designed to recharge the 12V by trickle charging - not provide heavy power loads. For my radio setup, I use...

This is good news as my wife never owned an EV in HER name since she files separately... Our EV is registered in my name and both federal IRA + charger credits were taken under my tax returns.... Will be glad to have her "attest" to never OWNING an EV...

I'd love to qualify for this $3500 POS credit on the Slate, but I already bought 2 EVs... Luckily, I got 2 federal EV tax credits I qualified with lower income (government employee): $7500 2022 Lightning $3750 2023 Mach E Hoping my wife can qualify for this state POS rebate as a first time EV...

Looks great! I'd buy one from you to fit my aviation VHF radio

Good points! I sent a message to the Slate team to see if they might have an answer. Would be nice to get $3500 at the time of purchase. Might have to get my wife to do the purchase as she never bought an EV.