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This article is about Slate's process of choosing the former printing plant in Warsaw for their factory instead of 11 other potential sites and how the the community plans to adapt. Slate Auto Brings National Attention To Warsaw I thought this part was interesting because I've been thinking a...

A decade ago, someone in the market for a new car with less than $25,000 to spend, had 43 different models to choose from. Today, there are five, according to Cox Automotive. None is electric. But stalwarts like Ford Motor Co. and startups like Slate Auto are looking to change that, and they’re...

That's where you're wrong, kiddos. ;) Regarding the Slate Truck (starts at 17:05): This is the truck that everybody says they want. Barebones, basic rollup windows, no options, no screens. Almost almost no screens. But this is another case where if people wanted small single cab trucks and the...

The blocky shape of the Truck signals that it's designed for day-to-day local driving. It's not particularly suitable for highway road trips. I'll be amazed If the Truck's range at 75mph versus 45mph is reduced by anything less than 30%. The blocky shape doesn't matter much at low speeds. At...

According to CarsDirect citing “latest order guide data,” the 2026 Nissan Leaf S will start at $25,360 before destination or $26,855 after a $1,495 freight charge.. (source) Sample test-drive video: The Nissan Leaf was an EV pioneer but it’s been long in the tooth for years. The all-new third...

Their discussion is a mixed bag, some positive, some trepidation. They're catching onto the customizability. They want to drive it. "a class of one"

What would you expect your OTD price for a Blank Slate* Truck to be? What amounts do you think would be combined to arrive at and OTD price, including Sales Tax Destination Fee (Delivery & Prep) Documentation Fee Title and Registration Fee any other fee (delivery to your driveway or ???) State...

Here's a YouTube Deep Cut (60 subscribers, 4 views) Quinn is upbeat and encouraging about the Truck. He did his homework.

This one's just a five-minute interview with Mark Fields, former Ford CEO, where the topic is Slate. Incidentally, the well-produced 15-minute CNBC video from two weeks ago has 717K views now.

Here's an interview with Tisha Johnson, Slate's Head of Design.

"What you need to know to decide whether going electric is right for you" Electric Cars 101: Answers to All Your EV Questions

The budget-minded, DIY-friendly pickup has more challenges now versus the day it was announced, but don't rule it out yet. https://autos.yahoo.com/article/slate-can-still-undercut-fords-30000-ev-pickup-heres-how-113504604.html

Some content I find is interesting enough to post, but not important enough to merit starting a thread, like this article: Inside EVs: Rivian, Lucid And Slate Face A Tough Road Ahead https://insideevs.com/news/767977/rivian-slate-lucid-tax-credit/ Let's talk about newcomers like Rivian, Lucid...

Short article in Dallas Morning News with not much new. Just nice to see some exposure. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/autos/2025/08/04/is-this-the-countrys-most-affordable-electric-pickup/

To extend or not to extend? Good question! Especially considering the Extended Battery can't be retrofitted. Your Range May Vary. In fact it certainly will vary, so one question is "by how much"? What differences does the Extended Battery bring with it? Some of them might not be obvious...

It's a pretty good 7-minute overview presentation. In a market flooded with ever-more complex and expensive electric pickups, this vehicle takes a radically different approach. The concept is simple: pare things back to the essentials. No frills, no excessive tech, no premium trim...

If you just can't get enough of reading about things you probably already know, read on. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/this-bezos-backed-ev-startup-is-betting-youll-pay-extra-stereo-your-petite-2025-07-28/ It's a pretty good overview in their Business section. Here are...

I don't know much about vehicle telemetry other that I think it has become pervasive and it's creepy. In addition to the State Truck's unique "bring your own screen" feature, the Truck apparently doesn't Phone Home and tell the company what you've been doing with your vehicle. There's probably...