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  1. House introduced bill to phase out $7500 federal EV tax credits 👎

    What bad timing for Slate... this is frustrating! Meanwhile fossil fuel subsidies ($646 billion annually) remains. :headbang: Hopefully a few senators defect and vote this down. https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5296124-republicans-ev-credit-green-energy-tax/...
  2. Sound bar - factory mounting location under dashboard

    Didn't notice this until now, but great to see that sound bars will be easy to install / mount on the Slate truck dashboard. There's already a factory rail / clip for it. BYO Sound System/Sound Bar The dash comes prewired with multiple USB-C ports, numerous lidded cubbies, and a rail...
  3. Slate Machine: Every Combination is a Winner (Advertisement)

    Fun advertisement from Slate Auto. And a reminder how many customization / modification combinations possible with the Slate truck.
  4. Kenda Klever S/T All-Season tire (245/65/17) on standard 17" Slate OEM wheel

    Close up look at the standard 17" Slate OEM wheel with Kenda Klever S/T all-season tire (245/65R17 size).
  5. BFG KO2 245/75R17 T/A All-Terrain tires on 17" Slate OEM wheels

    A good close-up look at the optional 17" Slate Wheel wrapped with all-terrain BF Goodrich KO2 tires in 245/75/17 size.
  6. Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires (245/60R20) on 20" Slate OEM wheels

    Close up look at Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires (245/60/20 size) on optional 20" Slate wheels.
  7. $700M Series B funding round investment for Slate Auto!

    Update/Correction (May 8, 2025) Slate Auto confirmed today that it has $700 million in investments through Series A and Series B funding. So it's not quite 1 billion yet, but still well funded at its current stage. https://www.newsweek.com/slate-auto-confirms-funding-bezos-involvement-2069605...
  8. Tall driver (6'10") in Motortrend's Slate review

    Here's for all the tall future Slate owners - a 6'10" journalist from Motortrend reviews and sits in the driver's seat and rear seat of the Slate truck.
  9. Key Reasons: How Slate Can Build an EV Truck That Only Costs $27,000

    https://www.motortrend.com/features/how-is-the-slate-electric-pickup-truck-so-cheap Key Factors Contributing to the Slate Truck's Affordability: Single Configuration Production: Slate Auto simplifies manufacturing by offering only one version of the truck—a gray, two-door pickup with a...
  10. Key fob customizations - colors and screwdriver

    Here's a look at how the key fob is customized - the keyfob cap can be changed out for different colors and also a screwdriver foldout version (can be used to install / uninstall accessories). Looks like the screwdriver head can be regular heads (flathead, phillips) or a torx head.
  11. Drain plug hole in frunk đź’¦

    I don't see it here in the frunk shot, but Eric Keipper confirmed there's a drag plug in the frunk, so it can be used for ice / tailgating. 🙌 But we do get a shot of how the Slate charging cable / adapter looks.
  12. Engineering deep dive: Slate EV truck chassis, body, battery, safety, suspension, underbody undercarriage

    Great engineering deep dive by The Autopian! Here’s The Engineering Behind The $20K Slate EV ALL CREDIT TO: https://www.theautopian.com/heres-the-engineering-behind-jeff-bezos-20k-slate-ev/ I just looked at the new Slate electric truck — funded, in part, by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos — and I had a...
  13. Walmart EV Charging Network Plans to Blanket US

    This is good news for future Slate and all EV owners: SUMMARY (by AI) for anyone who prefers to read Summary 🚀 Walmart’s Major EV Charging Initiative: Walmart is launching its own massive EV charging network, aiming to install thousands of stations across the U.S. by 2030. Unlike other...
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