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I don't think that prediction is useful (especially with the poll options going as far as 2029...I think if Slate doesn't ship its 500th vehicle within 2027, it's dead, not delayed). I'm not willing to do the math, but I think that "result" is just averaging the poll (maybe with weighting for...

I don't trust BSW systems. My car has the extra convex mirror in the corner, and that increases my visibility/awareness significantly. On a newer car, I've seen the light-up indicator in the same corner. I think their perceived effectiveness is in reducing driver awareness and creating...

Something to consider regarding Slate's hypothetical next vehicle is how their situation will have changed and what they'd aim to achieve. The Slate Truck itself is in many ways an exercise in managing limited resources for development. Stealth mode, limited funding/staff, etc. would have been...

Does it matter that the Slate Truck has a "50/50" weight distribution, as was mentioned on the recent Q&A summary? I don't know about trucks/towing, but I realized that might be a limiting factor in how much weight can be added to the rear of the vehicle, and something that wouldn't come up on...

Almost missed the lead post's mention of AI, so I'm going to wait to comment until I watch the whole thing.

I had been laughing at one of the dismissive articles for criticizing the Slate Prototypes as "not even having carpet floors!", so I'm disappointed to hear it as well. Who ever wanted carpet floors in a car? I don't get it. Is it for quietness? I don't think you have to worry about "needing...

For predictions, I'm pretty uncertain for a lot of reasons. Thankfully, this is a thread about what I would want, and that's much easier. The Slate Truck is not especially aerodynamic and its drag coefficient is multiplied by a large frontal area. Drag is undoubtedly a limiting factor for...

At the least, I don't think automakers have been "forced" to do many things. Making more responsible choices that result in an engine with less competitive power/economy, a less profitable car, etc. is an option for them, just like it would've been to include a decent battery. Making less money...

Ironically, the biggest source of problems on my ICEV was the tiny cheap battery it came with. Caused me problems for far too long before I actually replaced the thing. I consider it inevitable that the ICE powertrain will cause problems/expenses as it ages, and I definitely believe BEVs are...

Hello! My current car is an ex-rental 2017 Hyundai Veloster. I've used it for commuting and some road trips up and down the west coast to visit family. I like that car a lot. I've long been excited for electric cars, particularly fun and economical/affordable ones. I remember getting excited...