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So it seems the automotive outlets have caught wind of the starting price of the new Nissan Leaf. With a starting price of just under $32k, the smallest capacity battery is supposedly going to be rated for around 206 miles. This would be somewhat close to the extended range battery on the Slate...

Is there any word on what kind of coolant and brake fluid will be used? Hopefully the coolant system is easy to DIY every 3 years or so. DOT 4 LV brake fluid should be the standard though with regen, wet boiling point specs shouldn't be too big of a concern.

The Slate truck is the first new car that I've been truly enthusiastic about in a long time. Lets face it, new cars that are ICE or even hybrid just don't excite as they don't push technology further and they require the same old engine upkeep and oily mess we DIYers love to bathe in. However...