I could be wrong of course, but seems to me that many here extolling the perceived negatives the Slate vs something like a Maverick aren’t really in the market for a truck, most anything with room behind the rear seat would suffice If completely honest. OK, maybe a few whose trash cans wouldn’t...
The integrated PV approach definitely risks obsolescence, then again, my House panels already are, but still function admirably.
I’d even be happy with a partial solution. roof mounted panels I can integrate into the 12vdc system and charge a battery similiar to the Apex 300 that Ican recharge...
I don’t see myself doing a full wrap. Sometimes I think a highlight stripe of 76 Toyota pu blue in homage to my wife’s old truck would be nice. On the practical side, I’ll be 80yo when I get my Slate, likely still in good shape for my estate. When time comes.
I purposely bought a 4 door crew cab Tundra 1794 last Nov. There are many times I have 2 additional, but sometimes only 1 additional passenger. Love this truck, but honest it has way more tech than I want, more than I use. Amazing the number of times something may need to be turned...
Seems to me that over the years, negative reporting has become more popular, maybe even the norm. If a writer can’t end on a definitive negative note, at least strongly hint.
i have a friend with a Lucid, but it would never be on my radar strictly based on price.
From the article
Slate is using the location — a stone’s throw away from a massive General Motors assembly plant — to produce more than 70 vehicles for internal testing, certification and everything else a company needs to prepare to produce and sell vehicles in the United States.
Not even 3 years yet! 70 prototypes vs 1 Telo!
The naysayers can be wrong. Will be most interesting to get a six month update.
i know I can hardly wait.
Benjamin
looking forward to see your candidates for charger/inverter vs Apex 300. A bit disappointed no native DC output as I’m hoping to augment the Slates 12DC for what ever I might add and maybe get a milage benefit if that 12vdc is external and not from Slate battery.