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Yup. Slate Auto is buying an existing plant in Indiana to manufacture the truck.

So the auto news outlets tonight confirmed that production of the Slate will be in the US (Indiana plant) and with vast majority American parts, including the battery. This is good to hear as it'll mostly avoid any tariffs. Would be a cool distinction for the Slate truck if it ends up being the...

TFL in their video confirms that the Slate will be built in Indiana. :like:

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This is some exciting battery charging tech! Why else would Exro be heavily involved in Slate's development and engineering. :fingerscrossed: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/bezos-backed-slate-evs-could-fast-charge-at-home-with-genius-canadian-tech/#Echobox=1745348819 US-Made Slate EVs Could...

Sometimes there's other considerations/benefits which outweighs being able to sell directly to the home state consumer - i.e. Tax breaks, business friendly state/local government, cheaper land, cheaper labor, etc..

Tesla most likely grandfathered in... here's Indiana's direct to consumer vehicle sales law according to Google: In Indiana, manufacturers generally cannot sell vehicles directly to the public; sales must be through franchised dealers. However, there are exceptions, particularly for...