I hope the t just stay in the USA for the USa market. There is such a need for small trucks here. Other countries can get one from china easier than USA customers.
It would be cool if you can get the standard battery and plug in an extra for days you need it. Or have it charging wile doing small trips. I know it will be to heavy and unpredictable but still be cool. I could one day see travel trailers with batteries for long trips for EVs.
This just the first model. Like the first iPhone. No App Store. Not apps from others and look where that got us. Next model may have more and more and then maybe a 4 door suv in the 9h year model.
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I guess I’m just not a typical truck guy. What I really want is a compact, all-electric two-door—something like my old Ranger, but fully EV. The Slate is the closest thing I’ve seen that fits that vision.
I don’t get the hate in that video. What’s wrong with having a U.S.-made truck, built for...
it has been done before. Small truck and light weight shell. Sure. Range extended will need be added. I hope a second battery can be plugged in for longer ranges.
I’ve been thinking it would be awesome to develop a swing-out tailgate option for the Slate—kind of like what you see on old Land Cruisers or Jeeps with spare tires. Instead of dropping down, the tailgate would swing open to the side on a hinge. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Pros:
• Easier access...
agreed. There is lots of kits already out there. Nun for me to be innovating and original with. I am sure others will have a kit quickly. I like the crazy ideas and try to make them.
I can see this truck blow up with Motorhome owners for a simple pull be hind car. Why small jeep are high demand with them and other small easy to pull cars.
I work in the smart home tech world. So I have connections with manufacturers overseas so finding this stuff and getting made is easy. The app side is the hardest part for me to find someone to do. My hope is I have like severalproducts I can come out with like this for the slate truck and sell...