Recent content by Sparkie

Good to know. Thanks. I have no plans to modify anything along the path from battery to the wheel hub.

@Yukon Cedars , I think understand your concerns about radio wave broadcasts vs cell phone for communication -- especially when the poop hits the fan. We'll be able to install our own AM (and my preference of GMRS) radios and use Slate's power. I plan to do that for myself in my own Slate --...

Yes, I agree! That's the Slate spirit.

None. I was only interested in a Slate Pickup for the easy DIY modifications.

Yeah, it's not for me. Actually, I enjoy driving -- from quick grocery runs to cross-country road trips.

I'm not concerned.

Yup. I balance my minor concerns regarding Slate's long term sales and production over a naive hope in 3 possibilities: Slate's fleet sales will overshadow individual sales to consumers like me Some non-EV auto maker will purchase Slate as a new division to their existing ICE portfolio (a...

Yes, I know those cheap ICEs exist, but I am in the market for a simple affordable 2 door pickup truck. The Slate gets bonus points because it will be easy for me to reconfigure it as I wish.

Thank you @E90400K for the details. Like you, I've always believed that number was from the perspective of Slate's final assembly plant in Warsaw, Indiana. And even from that Warsaw perspective, Slate's approach is still an industry leading simplification.

I couldn't believe the US Patent would grant a patent for this. So my doubt caused me to follow your link, and... I'm still in shock it was granted. :surprised:

I will also be painting my wheels white.

@AZFox Thank you for your time researching this article and for analysis on this and many other postings. This statement of yours in the middle is so very true. I think this statement is where the thread should end. I simply don't believe it is logical to make tight comparisons between EVs and...

I'm like with your statement here. But not really liking your statement here.

Yikes! Rust was the biggest problem I had -- but that's a problem for all cars in New England.

Hmm... That's not quite the complete intent of this thread. As the original poster for this thread, my point was Slate's assembly approach and simple vehicle design (and associated DIY options) are so favorable that I would still buy a Slate if it were an ICE. Unfortunately things go twisted...