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This is a video that has been posted in other threads. ICYMI, it might be helpful for learning about how you can use to preserve your battery's health. The video will answer the following questions: 1) Why do batteries lose capacity over time? 2) What percentage should you store your battery...

Slate Automotive's main ethos is Radical Simplicity that's achieved by removing what isn't necessary. For a feature like flat-towing with braking assistance to be included they'd need to consider it necessary.

The federally mandated minimum warranty is eight years or 100,000 miles. There are a lot of factors that influence long-term battery health. Put another way, you can make your battery last by using it properly and you can degrade your battery by using it improperly. There are tons of articles...

IMHO Slate knows people will want radios and will build in ability to install one by following some reasonable instructions posted on the Slate University pages. Maybe they'll offer a "DIN Radio Kit" that provides everything you need except the radio unit and your choice of speakers. "We know...

I consider getting Forbes to publish an article with a headline speculating that the Truck could be the "Hottest New Car" to be a solid accomplishment for Mr. Jablansky's PR Department. Go Jeff go.

Slate's prices will be compared to competing MY2027 prices. The Truck will ship later than other MY2027 vehicles. It seems reasonable to wait until competing prices are known, then set the price accordingly. Also, remember that Slate considers used vehicles the Truck's primary competition.

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IMHO 9+ years from now replacement battery choices for a 250k-mile 2027 Slate Truck will be available that are reasonably priced, higher performing, or both.

I think so. The automatic ("smart") splitters prioritize power to the dryer outlet when the dryer is in use, and send power to the EV outlet when the dryer is off.

Just a small (but interesting) blurb in this article. 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show Recap -- Automobility In Action Slate's small pickup is right-sized, and it reminds of the old Mitsubishis that my parents used for auto-parts deliveries in the late '80s when they ran their store. It seems like...

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...

Based on personal experience, I'll say this: Once you've owned a quad or a side-by-side you'll lose interest in using your daily-driven vehicle for off-roading adventures. A single up-and-back day ride on the Backroad to Crown King or some similar trail will seal the deal.

I'm aware there's fear mongering. Some (but not all) of it is justified. If I have it right, 220v at 16 amps charges 3x as fast as 120v at 12 amps. For me that would be more than adequate.

I think of AI as a well-meaning autistic assistant who tries their best, but often misses the mark. Getting the most from LLM AI requires some discernment and follow-up. For example, do some digging into the sources. Just as with virtually any other tool, AI can be used properly or misused.

You left out an important one: likelihood of a breakdown that needs roadside assistance. Recent large studies have shown that recent-model ICEVs are more than twice as likely to break down and need roadside assistance compared to EVs. Fortunately the battery will be covered under warranty for...

The issue is real and necessary, I suppose. Replacing the receptacle isn't always necessary though. Devices exist that provide power management for preventing circuit overload and charging safely using a dryer outlet. Here's a blurb from the site of a manufacturer of one of the devices. What...

The idea of someone having a dryer outlet without a dryer plugged in didn't occur to me. :facepalm: Even without a dryer the splitter would still function as a voltage limiter. The one pictured (just one I found, not necessarily a recommended brand or anything) limits power draw to 24 amps on...

FWIW I didn't use AI. Bolting the diff onto the frame just works that way (lacks the characteristic of trying to to spin the live axle like a propeller with the integrated diff as the propeller's hub). If you're curious about this live axle characteristic, this video has a test using scales to...

Clubs and meetups, yes. Off-road groups? Doubtful. The Truck isn't designed for off-roading. All-Terrain tires are essentially decorative.

AI Slop strikes again.