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I have an Outback and a Ram the Slate will be my third vehicle I may sell the Ram and get something smaller (Crosstrek?) so it will be good in winter but the Slate will still be a third vehicle. As aid above I'm close to retirement and can afford a 3rd car but people in my situation are not a...

For me the slate truck does not fit a do-it-all category. It may be great for some things but it's mostly a secondary vehicle for me. I think that today most people are lucky to afford one vehicle they need it to be able to go in the snow, and or on long road trips even if they don't do either...

As with most "different" vehicles most peoples first experience will be seeing it on the road for the first time and wondering "what is that"?

Maybe they use the same crank mechanism on both sides to save money making one backwards.

If you can assume that the center console is needed for a cup holder then for sure that. Otherwise extended battery for sure. I'll eventually wrap it probably green with a white top.

I remember the days of trying to fit 6X9 boxes behind the seats of a regular cab s-10 they didn't fit if I recall (because I needed the seat almost all the way back). But 4 speakers is a must pretty much. Even if it's 4" up front and 6.5" in the doors.

I think the CEO did say double din compatibility was being worked in but there are still a lot of questions. 1. Will 6.5 inch speakers fit in the dash? Will 6.5 inch speakers fit in the doors? (four speaker locations would be ideal and better than just hanging a bluetooth speaker under the...

A vehicle has to be very efficient to get meaningful range from solar panels that it can fit on it's surface area. The Aptera might be able achieve meaningful range from its panels though I wouldn't be surprised if it falls a little short of the "Up to 40 miles" claim. With 4 wheels, more...

Didn't I read somewhere that Hyundai was going to be contracted for service?

I agree, I had a longbed s15 back in the day and the extra bed length was great. Now I drive a Ram with 4 doors and a 5.5 foot bed and I have never had anyone in the back seat and constantly wish I had a bigger bed.

I'm the contemporary senior. I've always been into new technologies. I remember trying to explain to people what a text message was and they thought I was crazy.

I'm older but I remember when $300 would get a used car that "runs". Now I drive past a used car lot that brags about how many cars they have under $15,000. I see people post on social media looking for a reliable vehicle for around 3 or 4 thousand dollars and I'm like good luck with that.

I suppose if I were in charge the slate would be a little larger in all dimensions especially the bed. AWD and more range. I know all of those things would add cost but I would pay extra for it.

Even if you are at work (not able to charge) when the sun is out and your solar panels are doing their thing. The electric company will give you credit for the electricity you are providing to the grid. Then that night (after the sun goes down), you can plug in your car and use your free...

LOL yeah someone is going to ask you what truck are you driving and you will say "Slate". The next question will be who makes it. "Slate"

For example Rivian is the name of the company and they build the R1T and the R1S. Their next vehicle is going to be called the R2. Tesla builds the Cybertruck (not a fan, but whatever). Is the Slate the name of the vehicle or the name of the company? If it is the company then what is the truck...

To me the Slate does not scream "work truck" anyone showing up to a construction site in this will get laughed at the first time it gets stuck in a mud puddle or the first time they need you to pick something up and they tell you to take a real truck. It needs bigger dimensions, AWD, and more...

Base: $26,999 Extended range probably 3k more.

I'd rather set up a solar array at my house and charge when my truck was parked at home. The number of panels and total wattage would be almost limitless if your panels are stationary and angled to the south.

I like how the title has a [No Politics] warning. The thread is literally about a bill passed without a single Democrat vote (and two republicans jumping ship) that passed by one vote and we somehow should try to leave politics out of the conversation? That is impossible. That's like talking...