I read where GM is partnering with Samsung and LG for LFP batteries made in the US. I would really like to see Slate go with the LFP chemistry. Perhaps SK On could get LFP's in the US going as well. With the tax credit likely going away this would be a way to reduce cost and increase...
I realize as an EV it more weight than a similar sized ICE vehicle but I would submit that the stock wheels and tires are way overkill. 245s on 7 inch wide rims. I had a 2WD Ranger that had 225s on 5.5 inch wide rims. My 2WD F-150 had 235s on 7 inch wide rims. The Ranger had a comparable...
I know they don't want to develop this technology but if they included the hardware so the car could do it when using 3rd party hardware like Comma AI.