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+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...

I think the Open Air Kit doesn't include a top. It's in the name. The two other Top options have other unique names, and include the seats and roll bar that are shown as the Open Air kit.

Add some Driver Skill and Appropriate Tires to your Slate and you'll be cruising right past AWD SUVs that are stuck in the snow (on the other side of the road... they're crossovers). Don't stare. Keep your eyes on the road. ;) Seriously though, the Slate will have ABS and enough brains to do...

No doubt there will be a hidden buffer. They'd be crazy not to do that. The reason I wrote that state-of-charge should be kept between 20% and 80% is because I looked it up and that's what I discovered. I just looked it up again. Question What kind of battery chemistry does a mustang mach e...

Pardon me for noticing something... They're exaggerating the range. Additions will make it expensive. Range is poor. Lack of AWD is a daft, brain-dead omission. (<-- seriously?) Reduced confidence. Disappointment. Shortcomings could kill the company. It will cost $35 - $40K. EV incentive will...

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Corvette enthusiasts can order the $1,500 Museum Delivery Experience option. The Corvette Museum Delivery Experience, known as the R8C program, allows new Corvette owners to take delivery of their car at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. For an additional fee, owners...

Do you expect to order one of the kits for lifting or lowering your Slate? If you change your mind you can change your vote in the poll. What are your reasons for lifting or lowering? What do you think the tradeoffs of lifting or lowering will be? Images of the suspension heights (lowered...