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That matches "just under $27,500" being in the "mid 20 thousands".

Are EV drivetrains completely maintenance-free? For how long? A decade and a half, and 250,000 miles, for example? Can an electric motor make billions of revolutions over many years and never need any service whatsoever? Doesn't seem likely. Wouldn't the motor's bearings need to be serviced...

I think the Blank Slate will weigh 3,600 lbs and 3,900 lbs with the standard battery and extended battery respectively. That's similar to the weight of a typical crossover SUV.

Body proportions vary significantly. Example: I have a friend who's four inches taller than I, but we're even-height seated because all four inches of the difference in height are leg length. Knowing just height isn't enough information.

Fortunately there's Traction Control. ;)

I think it works this way: In a front-engine / RWD vehicle, when power is applied there's a twisting force created between the engine/transmission assembly and the differential/live-axle assembly. Twisting Force Writ Large: On a surface that has equal traction on both sides, the One Wheel...

Haha good point. Including Premium Audio in every truck would be wasteful. So would including low-end audio, for that matter. You can't please everyone... or can you? What they're proposing is offering a Premium Audio Option for enjoyable music content if you want that. It doesn't need to be...

That's reasonable. If they do it'll add a lot of value, particularly the Premium Audio Option could. You're never going to get "wide and deep sound stage with excellent instrument separation [yadda yadda audiophile word salad]" type of audio out of something like that. It just need to be...

Before we rush to judgement about firm and flat seats, here's something to consider: Bicycle Saddles A soft, plushy bicycle seat feels great when you first sit on it. After an hour of riding on one you'll discover why experienced bike riders don't prefer soft bicycle saddles. Soft saddles...

I learned about the virtues of "Pizza Cutter" tires a long time ago, before they were known by that name, from a hunting guide who had a lot of off-road experience. Since then the topic has been discussed ad nauseam online. My conclusion: Wide tire look better but narrow tire work better, with...

Without a doubt. This is more of a factor than I would have expected before looking into it. Having a tire that's close to the weight of the OEM tire also presumably helps the suspension work better because, for example, that's the weight the spring was designed to push back down when a bump...

Combine an open differential with ABS brake capability and you get Traction Control. It works by applying brakes to the spinning wheel, thereby sending power to the wheel on the other side.

Both wheels are driven. This 22M-view video explains how that works, and why the Center Section of a traditional live axle is called a "differential":

Bluetooth is a wireless connection in lieu of a wired connection. Saying "wired sounds better" when there's Bluetooth in the signal chain is a self-defeating assertion. That's not conjecture. The sound profile of Active Speakers can indeed be optimized by the manufacturer by matching a bespoke...

My Middle Passenger needs an anchor for a harness, not a seatbelt.

One of them has the USB symbol and a lightening bolt, the other has just a lightening bolt.

Good images. Thanks for posting!

For the 235/75R17 size it might, because of narrow width. Generally speaking, narrowness permits more height without rubbing. The Toyo AT3 in the photo is an example. It fits, but couldn't be wider. If I wanted wider I'd need either a lift or a smaller diameter tire, if that makes sense. There...

Thanks! Seeing an actual truck rolling adds a little something. I'll tell you what it doesn't add though: patience. ;)