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  1. Karl Childers

    Details of $2.8B battery deal between Slate Auto and SK On

    We have a Maverick hybrid, I would think the engine, transmission, and hybrid battery pack would probably be pretty expensive. A refurbished battery pack is about 2.5 to 3k.
  2. Karl Childers

    Details of $2.8B battery deal between Slate Auto and SK On

    This thread is interesting. I had no idea what those battery packs cost manufacturers.
  3. Karl Childers

    Another cynical YouTube video dooming the Slate to failure. Worth a laugh.

    I remember being skeptical about a dude who started an online bookselling business that was about 3 blocks away from where I was working at the time. I heard some stories about employment there and some visions they had for their company. Instead of staying status quo, and sitting on my thumb, I...
  4. Karl Childers

    Another very optimistic take on Slate from auto expert Sandy Munro

    That was an interesting watch, particularly the discussion about drum brakes. As an EV newb, are disc brakes necessary? I occasionally drive our Maverick hybrid, and I find myself very light on the brake pedal as opposed to our other vehicles.
  5. Karl Childers

    SLATE website update - removes 3 of 5 June Events

    Hopefully Olympia will still be on the list. I would drive down to check it out. I'm 6'3" and 250, want to see how/if I fit in the cab.
  6. Karl Childers

    Slate is "confident in our plan -- [tax] incentive or not."

    Yeah, this really annoys me. The powers that be here preach to go "green" and then hit you with more fees. I learned the hard way when we got our Maverick Hybrid, and now pay an extra $75 for tabs. (That is basically one months worth of gas that I saved by buying a hybrid)
  7. Karl Childers

    So many posts about, will you still buy if the EV credit

    I am hopeful for the credit to remain. If it does not, Slate is going to have to be real close to 27k or it will probably be a no go for me. Alot of things can change between now and roll out.
  8. Karl Childers

    Introductions & Welcome Thread 👋

    This platform has me very curious as I have been wanting to try EV as well as have a small truck. My current stable is: 2023 Maverick XLT hybrid, 2014 F150, and a 2005 Acura RSX Type S that i have been trying to restore as OEM + build. Looking forward to learning about EVs and being part of this...
  9. Karl Childers

    Suspension Poll: Lifted, Lowered, or Standard Height?

    I like the lowered look in the pic. I think subtle 1 to 1.25" inch drop would be ideal balance of look/ ride quality.
  10. Karl Childers

    What Would You Do if The Slate Truck Does Not Manifest?

    I want to try EV. I like how modular this platform would be. If I was to pick right now, I would order a lowered blank slate and put a gloss carbon fiber wrap on it. I might add factory trifold tonneau if I felt it was of good quality. I like that this truck would fit in my garage next to my...
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