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Slate, the first 3 months...we know who (sort of), but we don't know what...specifically how much $$$ Slate has to get off the ground. Lessons learned from Arcimoto getting started is hard and you need to upscale fast. If you can't you die. Secondly, the CEO needs to have a balance of risk taker...

This 75 YO has been told by the wife "You can DIY anything except the wrap." Just sayin'.

Many questions, few answers. Will Slate go public? That would make reservations relevant. Who are the reservation holders? I don't think I am the Lone Ranger - Retired guy, knows more about electronics than average, wants a second vehicle for local running around, could afford bigger and more...

I already have $$$ earmarked for the basic Slate. Some items will depend on how much information is available. e.g. As soon as I can have specs, I can have my son 3D print accessories...but that is in the family. I will be selling my Outlander and using whatever $$$ I get from that for funding...

Slate needs to address this topic. The torture test video was just for overheating situations. They never said what the load weight/distribution/max grade was. I didn't give this much thought since all I tow is a open utility trailer. Also keep in mind they are using a prototype, not a...

Somehow the idea of a pickup truck has become a monster truck that can haul 3 tone of concrete, fit a family of 5 with a dog, and look good in the Church parking lot on Sunday. Slate will be none of that, and it shouldn't...right tool for the job. As a hobby farmer with 6 acers, on a rural...

No worries for me, being from Detroit, I do know a few guys that know how to weld. I'm just trying to stimulate some ideas. ;)

Happy New Year, what is guaranteed is 2026 will be exciting.

The CEO is in a tough spot WRT early announcement. Market forces sort of pushed it, politics is trying to destroy it. Her problem now is to drive enthusiasm for the product for the next 6 months. After that If all goes reasonably well, when production begins, it will drive itself. There is a lot...

That is something I also noted. I have heard that there is an empty space behind the frunk that could hint at a future AWD variant. My Model 3 RWD also has this and is where the motor goes for the AWD version. In fact my intent is to use it as a SXS here in rural Michigan. Some may want a...

Having money down on several EV vehicle startups, I learned a thing or two. Start of production is the second most dangerous time. Ramp up is by far the most dangerous time. It will matter greatly when Slate starts pre-production. If all the hardware is in place by Q2 and they start pre-runs...

I picked Truck form factor, and EV powertrain but that doesn't feel right. Size and affordability (for an American made product) were almost a tie. If the plain grey was the only option, I would be sold. All the rest is extra fun stuff that I like. Bottom line I don't need a monster truck to...

Good point, however I am only 230 miles from the plant and 10 miles from their HQ. So I am optimistic. Also based on my experience with my Model 3. Just after I figured that I was about 9 months to a year out from delivery, I get a call saying that if I wanted one now, all I had to do was drive...

And this brings me to my biggest problem with the Slate...I need it now! Because it will not be available until 4th quarter 2026...my home projects are backing up. One of my first trips with my Slate will be the serve-yourself lumber yard.

Natural grey or 2 tone, that is the question. Both give it that retro feel.

FWIW With the SUV kit it reminds me of the JEEP Cherokee basic RWD, 2 door. Bought it for my daughter when she was in college, get it for me after until trading it in on a Ranger. Is it worth it? I think so, mostly because you get a 2fer...Cap on, SUV, cap off, summer open air beach wagon. If it...

This was exactly what I expected. IMHO Slate has (probably for good reason) announced about 6 months earlier that expected. The CEO is caught between a rock and a hard place; Trying to maintain momentum but not being able to say much of substance.. The answers NOT given were telling i.e. room...

A quick search brings up 100s of very affordable car radios, speakers, etc. I still have my AM radio from my '69 AMC Rebel. Probably the only thing that worked well on that car. Various auto sound shops sell sound dampening mats, hide away antennas. I'm gonna be having me some fun with this.

My V6 Pontiac Fiero rear spoiler...popped off and stolen, no tools required. If someone want's it bad enough, it's gone. Time was all you needed was a Phillips and flat head and most of your lights and trim could be gone...AKA Midnight auto supply. None of this is worth worrying about.

Having grow up in Motown, I have see the good, bad and ugly of the auto market. The fact that Slate spent 2 years in stealth mode and has Jeff B. as a backer gives me reasonable confidence they will make it to market. My concern in the Michigan market is the dealership network. They hate EVs...