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One new (to me) factoid is that the SUV Kit weighs 310 lbs.

You left out "self-own".

And in fact, I think there's a certain kind of heartache that that we have around this this void, this small pickup that just left the market. And we can see over time that that people have been asking for it to come back. This.

I just noticed taht the configurator now offers a Front Center Bluetooth Speaker that mounts below the HVAC knobs. The claim it "fully integrates into the vehicle", whatever that means.

Shining light on uncertainties promotes FUD. On this we agree.

Large headaches! Company failure! It seems like you're saying "if the Truck has major flaws and the company goes out of business, that would be bad". You're promoting FUD. Is there a specific reason for that?

The federal mandate for EV battery warranties requires manufacturers to provide coverage for a minimum of eight years or 100,000 miles. In California, the warranty is extended to ten years or 150,000 miles.

Of course it does. Don't be ridiculous. If the Anvil of Obviousness hasn't bonked you yet, you must be wearing a helmet. My Mechanical Buddy will explain it to you (again). Yes, more moving parts in an internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) generally equate to lower reliability compared to...

Here's an interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate's Head of Design.

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You're (intentionally?) missing the point. Individual parts may be equally reliable, but the ICEV has WAY more of them. Did a quick search for numbers. Looks like an EV has 20-25 moving parts where an ICEV has around 2,000. Big difference! Important: The ICEV requires maintenance the EV...

"What you need to know to decide whether going electric is right for you" Electric Cars 101: Answers to All Your EV Questions

Who knew Capital One had a YT channel with videos like this? It's just a quick overview.

Far Fewer Moving Parts It's easy to comprehend.

Because sometimes less is more!

Regardless of that, simpler is better. An ICE/EV hybrid is more complex than just an ICE. By "simpler is better" I mean the slate won't require the expense and hassle of maintaining and repairing a lot of extra moving parts. The things that break on Tesla and Ford EVs are not breaking because...

Wow that looks good! What I like is that it still looks "Plausibly Stock". (Looks like something the factory should have offered.) The tires and wheels fill the wheelwells perfectly. Those tires are 30" x 10". Assuming there's a 19" wheel that fits on a Truck, that size would be workable on...

This. There will be plenty of competition if you just consider price. Given that four out of the top six best-selling light vehicles are pickups, the Slate has a competitive advantage by virtue of being a pickup. Being the only simple and small EV pickup, pricing notwithstanding, just adds to...