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Top story on InsideEVs today Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs Discussion by the author:

A worthy read that includes some progress information. Production is set to begin by the end of this year, and that needs to go off without a hitch too. Barman said that Slate's body shop equipment is mostly installed, that machinery will go into the general assembly area in the coming weeks...

Didn't see this coming. AutoWeek: Tesla Pulls the Plug on Model S and Model X as Profits Slide

Repeating the poll from six months ago. Slate Auto says "production will start in 2026, with first deliveries starting at the end of 2026". When do you think the first Blank Slates will begin being delivered to customers?

Article: I’m cancelling my Cybertruck order – I’ve been behind the wheel of the new Slate truck and fallen in love

Forbes posted a positive article that emphasizes the Truck as a "platform for people's creativity". This do-it-yourself truck design was created with young car buyers and modern mores in mind. Seeing the trend toward personalization and crafting, and recognizing that younger buyers are drawn to...

This article says Slate will provide training to RepairPal shops. These shops will be ‘trained on Slate procedures for accessory installation’, and will be ready to ‘provide service and repairs on Slate trucks’. Supercar Blondie: Jeff Bezos-backed Slate will teach your local repair shop how to...

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.

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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