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Drag Racing cars have easily removable doors without external hinges.

145? could that be a typo? According to the configurator's rendering 245/65R17 is the default tire size. That's a 29.5" x 9.6" tire.

I did some investigating and determined 16" wheels would be even better. I intend to start a thread about what I discovered. I submitted a question to Slate and will include that in the new thread. (The reply said fitting 16" wheels is possible.)

The configurator claims it's possible to "include 32 tires" with the Lift Kit option. I have my doubts about how that would work out. Anyone who tries that is likely to be disappointed what effects that will have on performance, range, suspension wear, etc. due to heavy unsprung weight and lots...

What I want to know are the specifications of the tires and, more importantly, the wheels. Tires: 17" Standard Tire 17" All-Terrain Tire 20" Standard Tire 20" All-Terrain Tire 20" Low-Profile Tire Wheels: 17" Steel Wheel 17" Alloy Wheel 20" Alloy Wheel Wheel specifications should be...

Thank you for mentioning this because I was wondering how much towing affects range. You're supposed to keep the battery's state-of-charge above 20% and below 80%, so brand new batteries provide 90 or 144 miles of range as a practical matter. 40% less range would mean 60% of those numbers, so...

That's what I imagine, but I'm no expert. My EV experience is limited to a 48V electric golf cart. Hauling a heavy load uphill takes the cart out of its Happy Place. I notice it straining, but maybe it's just my imagination because I'm accustomed to being able to downshift and the cart, similar...

Indeed the Wildepeak's available as a Standard Load tire in that size (245/75/17), which I think is unusual. Cool! And it's roughly nine pounds lighter than the KO2. That would be easier on the steering and suspension parts and probably ride better as well.

According to something I read they should be operated between 20% and 80% and not discharged completely, so make that 90 miles as a practical matter.

It looks great. Bear in mind the tradeoffs. That's a 50-pound Load Range E tire with a 31.5-inch diameter. Expect reduced performance and range due to heavy unsprung weight and rotational mass.

For those wondering, the reason an automatic transmission needs the engine running is because the transmission's innards require lubrication that's provided by the torque converter, which acts as a fluid pump. The pumping part of a torque converter is bolted to the engine's flywheel, hence the...

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Or ability to open the rear window using its hinges, even if that's only ability to open it slightly, pop-out-window style, to provide some air flow in the cab.

How about this guideline: If you wouldn't try to tow something with a Chevy Sprint, don't try to tow it with a Slate Truck. Would you try to tow a 3,000-pound tent trailer with a Chevy Sprint? Of course not because even a lightweight Teardrop Camping Trailer is probably way over the 1000-pound...

This stuff is sort of out of my lane, but if there are Auxiliary Buttons it seems like there must be 12V power. A DC 12V to AC 110V inverter from Wally World costs $24.20. No doubt that's a wimpy inverter, but it stands to reason that the cost of inverter components must not be astronomical...

For others unfamiliar with what V2L (Vehicle To Load) capability provides, it means your EV can be used as Battery Bank, apparently by using some sort of adapter.

A tilt-up / removable sunroof would be terrific. I installed one on my 1972 Datsun Pickup way back in the day. Driving with the panel tilted up caused air to flow in and forward, then down the inside of the windshield, then toward the driver and passenger as a gentle breeze. I live where it's...

This would be useful for sure. For one thing it'd be useful for hauling dogs. I have a car with rear seats that fold down flat. Dogs ride in the back of that car on a near-daily basis. When you're hauling dogs in the back some ventilation back there would be a plus. The two SUV Tops appear to...

I share this optimistic point of view. Seems to me that batteries will become cheaper, lighter, higher-capacity, faster-charging, etc., in the future. Even as someone not focused on the topic of Battery Technology I see articles -- well, headlines anyway -- about "breakthrough" battery tech...

Here's someone's explanation regarding CAFE Standards. He mentions the Slate Truck at the end.