Idyllic Coffee
1219 S Santa Fe Ave
Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90021
February 20, 2026 - Los Angeles, CA
Slate at Idyllic Coffee
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See the truck up close
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1219 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
I know it's been discussed at length on the Jay Leno review, but here is a new article on the subject:
Slate wants you to do Warranty Work on your own truck
Madison Elementary students examine a Slate electric truck that was wearing a Christmas sweater design. Photo
provided by Warsaw Community Schools.
News Release
Article
WARSAW – Before winter break began, students at Madison Elementary School got to check out an electric truck from Slate...
According to “Manifold,” a social prediction tool, Slate will deliver its 500th unit in March 2028. This date takes into account delays in production and delivery which are inevitable even with established OEMs.
Link here: Manifold
While I don’t endorse this research tool, Manifold claims its...
Slate hiring Email Developers in Michigan - job listing on Linkedin:
Expect more communications and emails from Slate Auto. Looks like they are ramping up their communications marketing segment. New information has been lacking in the last few months. Good timing for the upcoming holiday...
Here is the full article: Electrifying Review, reproduced / edited content below to fit within the confines of Slateforums.com
It's not going to be available in the UK market, but the reviewers are so intrigued they are lobbying for a European launch.
The EV ExpertsTM
Slate Auto Review...
Strange coincidence that Ford, the most obvious threat to Slate with its newly announced sub $30k truck and of course the Maverick, is partnering with Amazon, who’s founder is providing financial backing to Slate.
Full Article
Ford Motors is partnering with Amazon to let dealers sell the...
So, it's been exactly six months since the official reveal of the Slate Truck (actually 6 months and 2 days) on April 24. If Slate remains on track, we should be seeing early deliveries at this time next year. Which means that we are only one-third of the way there; two-thirds to go.
First...
New interview with Slate’s head of design, Tisha Johnson, head of brand and marketing, Ben Whitla, and head of PR and communications, Jeff Jablansky.
Slate says it’s on schedule to hit its first customer deliveries toward the end of 2026, with mass production expected in 2027.
Motor Trend...
Video of Fortune interview:
https://fortune.com/videos/watch/the-everything-truck/2937ad65-f462-4439-94aa-340ebbcc6f5b.
Newly released interview conducted by Fortune Magazine and the Slate team regarding 3rd party opportunities and the value proposition that Slate promises to deliver.
ABC57 News Article
From ABC57 news: “The electric truck company, Slate Auto, is coming to Kosciusko County, just outside Warsaw, and promising more than 2,000 full-time jobs. But those workers need somewhere to live. With that in mind, Warsaw city leaders broke ground Tuesday on the new...
Ram 1500 REV Electric Pickup Truck Is Dead Before It Could Pile Up on Dealer Lots
"As demand for full-size battery electric trucks slows in North America, Stellantis is reassessing its product strategy and will discontinue development of a full-size BEV pickup. As part of this, Ram is renaming...
A first impressions look by a reviewer who got to witness the Slate truck at one of the Slate to State events.
Quote from the video @5:35: "it's still pretty awesome, even at $30K"
This comprehensive video is so well produced it may merit its Own thread. Enjoy!
Produced by ALL IN Kosciusko
Welcome to Kosciusko County, Slate Auto!
From a factory tour, to a block party, to Friday night lights... the anticipation became reality. They are officially HERE! Welcome to the...
Slate Fast Back
Rivian R3
Don't believe it's a coincidence when looking at the Rivian R3 and the Slate Fast Back version side by side.
Interesting that the Rivian is a four door, yet overall smaller in length by almost 13 inches!
The two models are compared in the table below (from Bing...
https://www.newsweek.com/slate-ceo-gives-update-companys-manufacturing-timeline-2121109
Highlights:
Newsweek caught up with Slate CEO Chris Barman at the company's Warsaw, Indiana, manufacturing facility for an update on where the company stands today, and the next challenges it's facing...
Ford Motors is announcing a new front-wheel-drive version of the '26 Maverick XL trim with the EcoBoost turbocharged engine; previously, this trim was not available.
This lower-contented version is looking to challenge the Slate's target price in the "mid 20's" ... by dropping the starting...
Slate Auto’s Story At KEDCO’s Annual Meeting
The customization options of Slate Auto’s trucks were shown in a slide presentation by Chris Barman who explained how the simple truck could be customized from a two-seat vehicle to a five-passenger SUV, color wrapped in days and customized to the...