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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...

Luckily, I subscribe to Car & Driver, and pleased to share with my colleagues on this forum! Enjoy!! SLATE EXPECTATIONS This radical new pickup is set to become one of the most affordable vehicles in the U.S. market. By Greg Fink Photography by John Roe Introduction IN THE UNITED STATES...

Seems like everyone is trying to compete in the new segment created by Slate! Article here: https://www.motortrend.com/news/2028-toyota-small-pickup-what-we-know-future-cars Toyota will launch a small pickup truck to compete directly with the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz. The...

Anyone coming from a sports / performance vehicle may have to deal with adjustments in driving habits in the Slate. For example, I can envision that merging on the highway with shorter acceleration lanes will present challenges in faster moving traffic, especially when you are used to a faster...

I’ve asked many friends, associates, and colleagues if they ever heard of the Slate truck. Surprisingly, many of them are car buffs, and well acquainted with everything automotive. Based on my personal experience, only 2 out of ~ 20 people I queried ever heard of Slate. As a startup business...

Having experience with EVs, I am questioning Slate's decision to begin deliveries in the winter months. As EV owners know all too well, extreme cold weather conditions are very harsh on range and battery efficiency. This being the first EV purchase for many, I think a winter rollout will not...

There’s no question that parking your Slate on a public road or parking lot will attract lots of attention in the first few months (years?) of ownership … at least until it becomes more popular. What are your plans for installing some kind of traditional security system, other than a dash...

This is what inevitably happens with ICE older vehicles over time… Now think about YOUR driveway or garage 🤔

In this article, Slate Auto CEO Chris Barman described the types of buyers interested in the company's low-cost electric truck. The demographic groups include “everyday Americans”; young professionals, college graduates, newly-licensed drivers, contemporary seniors, retirees, and “car junkies.”...