From Road & Track article
President Donald Trump Appears to Approve Kei Cars for the U.S.A.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a69623655/president-donald-trump-kei-cars-usa/
“During his Wednesday announcement regarding shifting fuel economy regulations, President Donald Trump dropped a surprise...
This Is Toyota's First Electric Pickup Truck
(but not coming to the US)
InsideEV
Toyota Hilux debut in Thailand with new EV variant.
Single and Double-cab.
A single all-electric setup is offered, which consists of two electric motors—one for each axle—and a 59.2-kilowatt-hour battery pack.
The...
Even if I don’t get a Slate, I’d like to see if Slate would offer a way to be a certified tech.
Maybe have different tier support certs for folks to help others in remote locations and have mobile support specialists as job opportunities.
Out Motorsports - Slate Truck Interior Preview: Real Hands On Inpressions YouTube video
Added screenshots I found interesting or new angle.
Top view of the Open Air Fastback cage.
Interior shots of the stalks and steering wheel.
Mentioned back seats seats two comfortably, but does seat three...
I just can’t get over the look as well. I know the Telo team mentions the Mini Cooper size as comparison repeatedly, but I don’t relate the Telo to a small car, but to a Kei styled truck of some sort with the front forward front wheels.
Slate Auto Stock: Can a $27K+ EV Truck Charge Your Portfolio?
https://accessipos.com/slate-auto-stock-ipo/
Ownership
Slate Auto is a venture-based startup. Owners include founders, employees, and a small pool of well-known venture capital investors.
The company has raised at least $700...
Motor Trend video - Tiny Truck, 500 HP - Telo EV Minitrucvk Prototype Drive
Alex and 6’10” in a MT1 Telo EV Truck.
Nice moonroof.
Up to 8’ midgate extend.
Bed cap optional.
Just over $40k.
Small turn radius.
Alex drove the 2nd prototype.
If I get the Slate, I plan to use the T-Track system they have in place and use the RAM system to attach a MagSafe charger.
been using something similar on my Honda Fit dash to hold my two smartphones.
@pursuit @AZFox Glad you brought this up. I recall another YT car channel (Motor Trend) bringing this up and getting shredded by the chat just for mentioning it. I’ve commented on it as well and folks make it seem like it’s a zero percent chance.
Out of the 7+ cars I’ve owned (living in...