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...
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...