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  1. bartflossom

    Thread for posting battery breakthrough articles. Tech is changing rapidly.

    China has program pushing for 400 Watt hours/kilogram in 2025. Now there's a breakthrough in electrolyte that is hitting 600. https://www.the-independent.com/tech/lithum-battery-china-tesla-advanced-ev-b2810121.html
  2. bartflossom

    Will the Slate’s 8 seconds to 60 mph be adequate for safe highway merging?

    I got a 63 beetle in 1974 when I turned 16. Zero to Sixty was measured in fortnights.
  3. bartflossom

    CNBC Video: Can Bezos-Backed Slate Build An Affordable EV Truck In The U.S.?

    I have a Maverick Hybrid. I don't consider the Mav or any other cars under 30K to be competing with the Slate on the things that matter to me. #1: No F'ing Dealers with their gouging and tricks. #2 No Gasoline. #3 No oil changes. #4 Double or triple the life on brake pads. #5: A drivetrain...
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    Thread for posting battery breakthrough articles. Tech is changing rapidly.

    You'll need your beanie hat for this one. Hyundai Solid State Patent Filed
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    My Slate 3D prints (download) - pickup, SUV, convertible

    Here's how mine came out. I love it. The print lines look bad in closeup pictures but the model looks fine to the naked eye. 7-1/2" in length. Friend said this larger size worked out better for the multi-color.
  6. bartflossom

    My Slate 3D prints (download) - pickup, SUV, convertible

    Thank you for your work on adding all the detail to the stl. I printed out the first one on thingiverse and was trying to hand paint it, but it was coming out like those plastic airplane models I made 60 years ago, messy. So I've got my buddy with a brand new big bambu 4-color working on your...
  7. bartflossom

    Production motor JJE

    Sorry to late post, but when I try to convert the torque to pound feet I get crazy numbers. Peak torque on this motor says 3200 Newton Meters. When I plug that into a converter I get 2360 ft lbs which can't be right. You couldn't touch the throttle without shredding the back tires. Can...
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    Could this be the wrap company Slate is partnering with?

    The learning curve is high on the editor for sure. This took me a lot longer than it should have.
  9. bartflossom

    Could this be the wrap company Slate is partnering with?

    They already have the slate pattern. I'm betting they've been doing the custom wraps for slate we've seen so far, but of course that's just a guess.
  10. bartflossom

    Factory Lift Questions

    I will lift mine eventually. This is what I'm going to slowly build up to.
  11. bartflossom

    New battery technology

    I fully expect all of us early adopters to have a little buyer's remorse a couple of years after we buy. 4WD. Better batteries. Long bed versions. 4 door versions. Perhaps other vehicles like cars or 3 row suvs. I don't really care. If they come out with something I really like better, I'll...
  12. bartflossom

    Factory Lift Questions

    This is what chatgpt came up with when I asked for slate pickup with carolina squat.
  13. bartflossom

    Slate event in San Francisco @ Motoring Coffee 8/9/25 - photos & impressions

    I'm sure it's been answered somewhere, but what is that 3rd button from the left? Dash lights brightness? And if so, how would it work, rocker switch? (doesn't appear like one) or multiple pushes?
  14. bartflossom

    One thing I think might hold Slate truck back.

    80's mini-truck demographics were semi-retired and retired people over 60 needing a knockabout for getting crap from Home Depot, people who needed a cheap second car, and youngsters just starting out and wanting a NEW cheap car. And also people into the whole custom mini-truck scene. I believe...
  15. bartflossom

    What is your order?

    Original order: Extended range, upgraded tail lights, upgraded front signal lights, stickers for the wheels, some interior niceties, and a lower half wrap. Should look like this: Then I'll proceed slowly to upgrade this to what you see in my avatar.
  16. bartflossom

    Is FORD Preparing to Release a SLATE Competitor?

    i'm interested. I thought Ford had given up. We'll see on the 11th I guess. I hope it looks less like an Escape than the fan renders. In any case, I'll buy a slate. Done with stealerships.
  17. bartflossom

    2 Slate trucks spotted on road in Arizona

    Those mirrors don't look like other slates we've seen. I'm guessing they are early mules.
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