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Slate will determine what they think the market equilibrium price will be and offer the Truck at or below that price. By "market equilibrium price" I mean the price where the quantity of Trucks the public is willing to buy is equal to the number of Trucks Slate can produce. If they price too...

This again? From Slate's website:

It's a smaller hybrid version of the Tacoma, but with capabilities that closely match those of the new RAV4. Similar to the Maverick, I have no interest in something like that. A small, simple, reliable Toyota EV pickup would be tempting. Fortunately for Slate Auto, Toyota's doesn't have a...

@Doctors Do Little posted something about this video in another thread. My reply:

It's diminutive for a pickup.

Now the video has been up for five days and it has over 1/2 million views (579K) and 2,281 comments. I'll bet Slate got some reservations out of that. Edit: Current top comment: Oh look at that. Someone finally made the small American truck people have asked for for decades and people like...

IIRC someone asked at an event. and the Slate rep replied that the tire carrier works with either bumper. The moody warehouse promotional photo shows the carrier clipping to a part of the upgraded bumper that appears to also exist on standard bumper.

That's useful to know! Thanks.

That's good to know! Thanks. That's for decelerating. The video's comment is about accelerating, specifically where EV traction control inadequately manages wheel spin during ascents or even gravelly conditions, both of which seem less challenging than an icy road. Seems like EV Traction...

Eric Keipper, Head of Engineering at Slate, explains their direct-to-consumer plan in the recent CNBC video: The vehicle has been designed with mechanical and electric connections that allow for very easy do it yourself modification. So the SUV kit, for instance. The stereo connects easily when...

"Do you want to accessorize?" "Nah, I'll just wing it for a while."

I need to dial back my optimistic predictions slightly. :( YouTube's algo suggested a way-too-long video that provides some insight into AWD. Not all AWD is created equal! The take-away for someone reading this thread is that EVs, with their powerful low-RPM torque, apparently don't have...

In the existing render the tire carrier appears to have an arm that mounts to the bumper so it swings out toward the right side.

You can have the steak, but you need to subscribe if you want sizzle. Fortune.com: Car buyers have to pay extra to unlock horsepower on Volkswagen vehicles—an ‘uphill battle’ subscription model that has drawn the ire of customers...

I think it would work the same way as without the SUV Kit. Swing it away to open the tailgate. Apparently the tailgate is what holds the window closed. It looks like there's no handle or latch mechanism on the rear window. If not the tailgate, what secures the rear window when it's on the SUV Kit?

It's mandatory for ICE vehicles. It's not legally mandated for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) because it was designed primarily for monitoring emissions. .... for now. However, OBD2 diagnostics will be required for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States, starting with the...

The budget-minded, DIY-friendly pickup has more challenges now versus the day it was announced, but don't rule it out yet. https://autos.yahoo.com/article/slate-can-still-undercut-fords-30000-ev-pickup-heres-how-113504604.html

FTFY :) Haven't owned a roll of duct tape in years. (Haven't worked with any ducts in years, either.) If you switch to gaff, you'll never go back. That looks like gaff in the photo. If you take my advice and treat yourself to a roll of gaffer tape be sure to pay what it takes to get the good...

They showed this much, haha. 🤏