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We’ve been subscriptioned half to death in this day and age. No wonder many are struggling financially. The Ford Pass app is working fine for me and cost $0. i avoided all the paywall ”features” but can handle charging duties, cabin temps, service functions, from phone, tablet or laptop...

Love Slate's no infotainment plan. Leave it to Crutchfield and others to come up with killer sound for those that need it. Having it portable is a plus to me as well. So I can either use my phone of high res AK player with whatever powered speaker(s) I choose. Only downside? Charging cords. Was...

Ah yes …you had the durable plastic panels as did I. Despite some hard use, when I traded the Element in it looked great after a little detail work. That’s why the molded Slate panels suit me just fine.

Just found this old thread. Bingo! When I first read about Slate my mind flashed onto my former Element. I was one of the first to buy one, loved it and man was it versatile. Not AWD though and squirrely as hell in snow and I also needed at the time to tow trailers. So traded for Ridgeline...

My Slate will be hauling boards, canoes, bikes and kayaks. Garden materials when cornered to get busy with chores instead of playing. So I’ll join you in the slow lane and the backroads. My Mach E trained me to dial it down if I wanted to extend range as well as enjoy getting the hell off the...

Back when I was even more stupid than I am now, I was supposed to have a friend drive me 80 miles to pick up a new Volvo. Last minute he bailed. I had to hitchhike with a check made out to the dealership in my pocket. Wouldn't ya know they said "we can't take a personal check for that amount"...

How could one NOT bring up the Detroit Lions in this thread? Assemble motivated and skilled talent and go 15-2. Lose them to injury and go down in flames. As long as Slate brings in one all-pro after another to their roster, and can check all egos at the front gate, they have a very good chance...

One compelling reason why I put in a reservation was the revamp of an existing property that could have sat for years as an eyesore. Cost of course has prevented many such efforts as it's been cheaper to "build new". But we know where that leads. As long as Slate has room to expand on the site...

Scoff away since this comment likely deserves it. I can't help but think building a de-contented EV is a bit like when I used to rebuild and take apart slot cars. Once the motor and chassis were picked out, any number of other parts could be chosen to achieve either a faster or more stable slot...

I refuse to adjust my comfort and have adjusted my thinking. Gary, I love that line! Gonna use it plenty. Where do I send the royalty check?

Andy with a garage temp ranging from 50 to 90, you’ll be fine. In that range I never bother with pre-conditioning. In fact, when just running local miles I don’t pre-condition no matter how cold it gets.

I failed to also note in my post that cold winter temps WILL cut your range by up to 30%. So that is why I went for the extended range in my Mach E. I can really see the range dip when the temps slide below freezing at night. Factor that in if/when the time comes to pony up for your Slate. Even...

Tis true. After you get to around 80% most chargers slow down the juice (some almosgt to a crawly) to avoid heat issues. So most of us only charge to @ 80% tops when going long. Even at home, I rarely charge to 100% and that is to "re-caibrate" the cars computer that guesses how much range I...

Having owned a few pickups with caps, as well as vans, getting certain things in and out of the cargo area can be real back breakers. On my last pickup the cap side windows were fixed which meant if anything migrated to the front of the bed (it will) you'd have to use your yoga moves to get it...

The Slate Rollout should have Phase 1, 2,3 stages. Phase 1 should be factory pickups for those able to do so. That gives Slate total "hands on" ability to deliver the first Slates in the best shape. (anyone that has been in business knows that shipping things can/will show nightmares you never...

Detroit media who are in the know said low $30’s. But this is now and that will be then.

Hold it...forget the SLATE. I want that tractor!! I've seen all the attachments that it will take.

How has your Ford experience been with the Mach-E, Chuck? I'm so disappointed with my local dealer's arms-length approach to my Lightning. Well Doc I have only had one trip back to the dealer in my 18K miles with the MME and it was ok but very little was done of course. Rotate tires, air...

Amen Letas. Get a group of baby boomers together and ask about home appliances. Get ready for some venom as we bitch about how everything from dishwasher machines to toasters to water heaters are now disposable crap that are not only costly, but cannot be easily (and cheaply) repaired. So many...