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    ARTICLE: You Need Way Less Range Than You Think

    My concern is the way range is advertised. Your "new out of the box" range will not be your range in a year. certainly not your range at temperatures below 50F. Based on my Model 3; 7 year battery condition (100K Miles). Range 94% of original, Winter driving at 0°F 30 miles range decrease per...
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    New battery technology

    And you are trying, why?
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    Suspension Poll: Lifted, Lowered, or Standard Height?

    Thinking about the All Terrain Tire, appears the lift is necessary? Otherwise no. Don't want to put too much $$$ into this. It will be mostly for hauling random stuff from the nursery, hardware store, or to the dump.
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    Slate's open dash panels are ideal for Amateur Radio / GMRS!

    As long as your grounded to the frame, you should be golden. I think the removable panels should help with that. And depending on $$$ getting an extra one to poke holes in...I'm thinking a CB whip and fab an adjustable extension to tune it for 17 M. I already have my Yaesu FT-817. Just watch the...
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    New battery technology

    Yep, I'm a science nerd...but did take extra classes in poetry...helped me get and stay married 53 years.
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    New battery technology

    AWD in Michigan. I cut my teeth on RWD and a push button trans. (1st and 2nd car) I've had SUVs with AWD and 4WD...you just can get yourself in trouble a little faster. My 04 Ranger was RWD...a couple of sand bags by the gate and was good to go. My Model 3 RWD with traction and anti lock...Put a...
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    New battery technology

    Take a course in Physical Chemistry and join the fun! (A.K.A. FAFO)
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    New Information / Updates request

    Just an FYI Retro Radio offers sound adsorbing floor mats etc. also a good source if you want that 60s look with BT, MP3, AM/FM and Push Buttons!
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    Factory Delivery option

    I would be more than happy to pick mine up at their Troy location (main office). Realistically, any way it gets me in the drivers seat ASAP. (I am more hyped about this then I was about my Tesla.)
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    Update: Ford's EV 'Model T moment' Announced

    Waited to see what Ford was offering, and I saw it...nothing! (Ok we did see a windshield.) I was all set to do a + and - list. Slate is still winning. The only + so far are the prismatic batteries. And they do not go into production until 2026. I will "suffer" with Slate's pouch batteries. (I...
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    Update: Ford's EV 'Model T moment' Announced

    This was what I was going to Replace my ICE Ranger with. I had an associate that worked at Ford R/D on the batteries. At first it sounded great, but kept getting pushed back. Then I heard the whole project was canceled and the Ranger line discontinued. Only trust what you can see and touch. The...
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    Copy Ford Maverick adjustable tailgate

    I wonder if the panel below the window can be removed or modified as a pass thru? If it's part of the structural support for the window, I may have to buy another one to do some experimental modifications. Maybe someone will come up with a replacement rear window with a slide panel.
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    Copy Ford Maverick adjustable tailgate

    My Ford Ranger had notched out places for braces like this, it made me happy to see them.
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    Will you be installing a Level 2 charger?

    This is an area Tesla really screwed up on. They got used to early adopters doing a deep dive into EVs. Now they have people buying them and not knowing the "care and feeding" of EVs. I have walked many new EV owners and renters I meet at charging stations that don't have a clue. It's different...
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    Will you be installing a Level 2 charger?

    I have a '18 Model 3 RWD LR, I used the standard NEMA 5-15 plug for the first year and a half. That gave me 5 miles per hour of charge. I then discovered that I had 2 plugs on opposite phases. This allowed me to have a NEMA 6-15R plug (240VAC 15A) which gives me 11 miles/hr charge. I never...
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    🔋 The Extended Battery Decision (Poll: Which battery option suits you best?)

    Based on my Model 3; 7 year battery condition (100K Miles). Range 94% of original, Winter driving at 0°F 30 miles rang decrease per 100 miles. So I would expect that the Slate under the same conditions with the Standard battery would give you about 100 miles. Also keep in mind that the charging...
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    This is why I’m buying a slate truck

    It's basic, it's electric. Yes a gas small pick up could be cheaper. But, my north Michigan cottage already has a solar generator. I can make electrons, I can't make gas. I already have a 7 yo Tesla, so I know range issues are mostly BS. Grew up and lived in Detroit all my life with most of the...
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    What is Slate competing with for YOUR money?

    My sad tale; Love my '18 Model 3 RWD LR, wanted to give it to my wife and get a Cybertruck...years late, way over the promised price point, and de-featered (no tailgate ramp, no exoskeleton) and Elon gone political. Then Slate happened! :clap:
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    What is your order?

    Depends on what's offered in the accessories department and, of course, cost of installation. Based on my skill level, battery pack and wrap wold have to be out of the shop. I insist on 100 mile reliable range, after 7 years and at 0°F with heater full blast, so I will opt for the larger pack...
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    Is FORD Preparing to Release a SLATE Competitor?

    Promises, promises; In 2012 Ford was talking about a Ranger model refresh that included a BEV. Then...nothing. Don't trust it until you see it.
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