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Duke!! You nailed it with your first 3 words!

@GeoLogic I agree 100% with your reliability point. After all, ICE cars have about 75 year head start on EV cars. You seem to understand the engineering complexity that goes into a proper controller of an EV. Most other people can't even imagine the magnitude of energy transfer that's involved...

It's not that easy "kit" to install another motor/axel assembly, modify the power supply, high voltage controller, regenerative braking, and host of other critical monitoring systems....

Yup. I completely understand. I have been on Interstate 80 and Route 60 during snow storms and witnessed it myself when my SF friends and I took trips to go skiing in Sierra Nevada and other resorts. Furthermore, I have also watch some of those drivers still behave stupidly even with chains or...

I understood that. I think you missed my point (and Slate's point in their reply.) The effort to design that option is not cheap. The cost, the engineering time, and manufacturing configurations will add significant delays to the delivery of the first Blank Slate.

This thread has many users posting strong negative concerns about Slate's lack of 4WD and their disappointment in Slate not offering 4WD. (Some users have even used foul language.) Therefore, I'm bracing myself for the negative feedback I expect will come. No Slate 4WD? I say "Yay for...

I'm really looking forward to my "open wheel" Blank Slate. 🏎🏁 :)

Oh. Your question in your original post looked like it was about the company itself, not the name "Slate". I've worked in start ups. Company names (and product names) can shift around a lot during development -- especially after the trademark lawyers comeback to us with their litigation risk...

Andy, that's an altogether different company. Take a look here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate_Auto Then search for the various interviews the auto journalism writers have had with execs from Slate Auto.

I would love to do that. Unfortunately, nobody (including dealerships) in New Hampshire or Massachusetts sells those rubber refills anymore. It's been that way for 12 or more years.

Wow, nice catch @cadblu . We might have to change your username to HawkEye.

I have written software drivers that need to connect to hardware and electronic test equipment. Even if though Slate does not have an infotainment console (a great cost reduction strategy), the Blank Slate still needs a computerized controller to carefully manage the battery to motor (and...

In my computer programming career, that role is critically important and the salary is just barely competitive IMHO. Seriously, I don't have any concerns about these event cancellations. From the beginning, I was surprised they were planning them this soon in the first place. In my career, I...

Me too.

I like the look of the perforated wheels without covers. If we get the choice, that's how I want my Blank Slate.

Yup. Furthermore, I apply that same logic regarding 4 doors on a pickup truck.

Me too.

Me too.

Oh yes, I agree with you on DIY and on Slates probably requiring far less services from the collision shops. In my area, many of those collision shops also offer car customization services on today's cars. I am a life-long "car guy" and I like to tinker with them (which might explain why I...

Your opinions ruffled the feathers of others but you've stayed within the forum guidelines. I think you'll be staying. So the others will have to decide for themselves if they want to read your posts. BTW, my reply is intended to support your membership, but I do not agree with many of your...