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  1. OldMetal

    Will the Slate’s 8 seconds to 60 mph be adequate for safe highway merging?

    I have a 77 Cadillac that takes a long time to get to 60. I agree you can learn to anticipate what it will take to get to speed (and with the Caddy to slow down or stop). But I don't expect that in a new vehicle. And being able to accelerate quickly is also a safety feature. Maybe I am in the...
  2. OldMetal

    CNBC Video: Can Bezos-Backed Slate Build An Affordable EV Truck In The U.S.?

    Aren't most people buying Slates as a secand car or for city driving? Slate isn't tring to be everything for everybody. But if this is a second car or you drive less than 100 miles a day, this is an interesting option, especially if Slate can keep the price point down (and maybe improve on the 8...
  3. OldMetal

    Will the Slate’s 8 seconds to 60 mph be adequate for safe highway merging?

    The slow 0-60 time is concerning to me. Manageable? Sure. Desireable? No. I like the idea of a Slate very much. But I may not be a first adopter and instead wait for a two motor 4-wheel drive version in the second iteration of the Slate. I haven't cancelled my reservation. But an EV taking 8...
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