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That would need to be a short camping trip. Unless it's well insulated, which I doubt. There's a reason experienced campers buy those pricey rotomolded coolers.

Better yet: KWh per mile. For some reason it's inverted in the USA. I think the rest of the world does it in Units Per Mile, which makes a lot more sense.

It doesn't work the way you'd expect. AI query: Does lowering (opening) the tailgate of a pickup truck improve its coefficient of drag? Response: Lowering the tailgate of a pickup truck generally increases the drag coefficient and reduces fuel efficiency. Studies and expert opinions...

Add electronics to your list. AI query: What percentage of the cost of a new car is electronics? Response: According to various analyses, electronics account for approximately 40 percent of the cost of a new car. This significant increase from 18 percent in 2000 highlights the growing...

Super Beetle tire size on the left, stock Slate tire size on the right. VW Bugs had Pizza Cutter tires before Pizza Cutter tires were cool.

The article is good news. Thanks for sharing it here. No US consumer has bought a compact pickup in years. I wonder why. Could it be that none has been available, perhaps?

There are three ways on Slate Auto's Contact Page. I submitted a question about wheels and got a prompt reply. Way to go Slate Auto. :) 👍

+1 for an EV similar to a 1990s Miata.

Are you sure that's comparable? Question What kind of plastic are the Saturn Sky's body panels made from? Answer The Saturn Sky's body panels are not entirely made of plastic; however, it uses sheet molding compound (SMC) for the front and rear fascia and a small front quarter panel. The rest...

Something similar to the 2004-2006 (first generation) Scion xB. Four doors. Roomy inside (really!). Loved by owners.

TL;DR: A picture of a battle-scarred shark represents the Slate Design Team's approach toward visible wear. Highlighting rather than hiding battle scars is key to the Slate ethos. A few weeks ago @Mad Mac posted something from ChatGPT that piqued my interest: Apparently the Slate's exposed...

Apparently Slate Auto isn't expecting owners to have OCD about keeping body panels pristine. Slate's design philosophy is equally unconventional. The company's head of design, Tisha Johnson, describes the inspiration as a "battle-scarred shark," a motif that embraces visible wear and tear...

There doesn't appear to be a good 215 size for 17" or 20" wheels. I asked Slate if a 16" wheel would fit and they replied "yes", however I doubt the agent really knows that for sure. Tire Size Chart -- The standard tire is 245/65R17 (29.5 x 9.6) Have you ever noticed the wheels on a Prius...

Achieved Results - Expected Results = Level of Owner Satisfaction Slate Auto knows this... or at least they should.

Searched YT for: Volkswagen Beetle in the snow... Imagine if he had more snow-oriented 3PMSF (Three-Peak mountain SnowFlake) tires. And larger-diameter tires. And ABS. And Traction Control. Not convinced yet? Check out the comments on YouTube.

Plastic body panels are not a new idea. Henry Ford's Soybean Car, unveiled in 1941, also had plastic body panels made from renewable materials like soybeans and hemp, although it was never mass-produced. Green Technology! See also:

I called my Jeep's top a "bikini top". Similar tops on boats that are detached on the front are called "bimini tops" with an m. TL;DR: I searched DDG and got this result that better illustrates what I'm trying to convey: a top over the back that attaches to the rear of the cab. Here's what...

ICYMI, the exposed plastic's appearance is supposed to improve when it develops a patina of scuffs and scrapes, similar to the Battle Scars of a Proud Shark. That one doesn't have any "battle scars of daily use" yet. Slate's design philosophy is equally unconventional. The company's head of...

TL;DR: One solution when parked -- not for driving -- would be a cover similar to a canvas boat cover. I had fabrication shop professionally convert my S-10 Pickup into an S-10 Roadster with a removable fiberglass top. It was also lowered, but that's a topic for a different thread. I...

Without a doubt there will be a Bikini Top available, either from Slate or from an enterprising aftermarket provider. A bikini top doesn't just help with sun and sprinkles; it also improves airflow. Photo is a 1980 CJ-5 with Bikini Top and Half Doors near the Blue Point Bridge area on the Salt...