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  1. I asked Slate about V2L, V2H, and V2G.

    I'd love for the V2L to act as a split-phase 5kW generator. Then I can use it on a job site or through the house's generator connection. Fingers crossed!
  2. Slate as Side-by-Side

    Our current farm utility vehicle is a 1999 EZGO electric golf cart. Mud tires, a limited slip differential and a lithium battery upgrade makes it surprisingly capable but not perfect. The land is flat so I don't have to worry about terrain issues. In my perfect world, I'd have a small electric...
  3. Desired Future Slate Models

    If they made an AWD version, I might own two of them. One would be a lowered, enclosed cargo version (which is what I need) and the other a lifted, open 4x4 off-road version (which is what I want). Bonus points if the AWD can tow 2000#.
  4. Simplicity!

    Interesting. I assumed the reduced SKU number was something like a 10mm x 25mm bolt being one SKU. There might be 100 of them in the truck but it's still just one SKU. I hate working on things that have a bunch of similar but different bolts. I want to use my 10mm socket for everything...
  5. Who’s Reserving the Slate EV: Everyday Americans, Young Professionals, New Drivers, Contemporary Seniors, Auto Enthusiasts

    My take away is that you don't think an EV is appropriate for this scenario, period. So your point is that Slate won't have those customers because they won't be looking at ANY EV, not because of anything related to the specific form factor of Slate. The rest of the discussion is simply whether...
  6. Who’s Reserving the Slate EV: Everyday Americans, Young Professionals, New Drivers, Contemporary Seniors, Auto Enthusiasts

    This is me. I want a cheap EV truck / van. I wish it would tow 2000# but I might be able to make it work. If Slate doesn't come to fruition, I'll be "stuck buying" something else because I "don't have any other choices." Perfectly stated.
  7. Will the Slate’s 8 seconds to 60 mph be adequate for safe highway merging?

    My current daily driver is ~10s 0-60 so I can't wait for all the speed and power the Slate has to offer!
  8. Traction Control

    Now I want two brake pedals like my old Ford tractor!
  9. Custom seat covers & steering wheel cover for Slate by Madeline Ronzoni (Happy Rugs)

    While I agree this is silly, I don't think that's a bad thing. Creating the aura of customization / modification / artistry only helps expand the audience, in my opinion. For instance, the nuts and bolts things that I'm interested in are not the same as the "arts and crafts" that my wife is...
  10. Slate Truck Dimensions - Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase, Bed Size, Frunk Capacity

    Since this dimension zombie thread was revived, does anyone know the bed loading height? Said another way, with the tailgate down, how high do I need to lift something to get it into the bed?
  11. New Toyota Hilux: This Is Toyota's First Electric Pickup Truck

    Kinda? Do I step out in front of a car going 50 mph and expect it to come to a skidding stop? Of course not but that's not the same thing as having the right of way. (It's also not what you said above so maybe I misunderstood your intended message.) If I make it obvious that I'm trying to...
  12. New Toyota Hilux: This Is Toyota's First Electric Pickup Truck

    In my area, I'd have to walk a half mile in one direction and a mile in the other to get to an intersection controlled by a traffic signal (or stop sign, or whatever, etc.) I'm glad I can still use the crosswalk by my house though.
  13. The Hypothetical Vehicle I Would Chose Over The Slate

    I think we can all agree that most of us need a low cost EV that can haul a pair of sheep / goats / potbelly pigs / dogs in the cargo area and tow 2000# worth of hay or straw. ;)
  14. What level of DIY are you planning for your Slate?

    I think I'll be a bit of both. For instance, since I know I'm only interested in the cargo variant (or SUV, if that's all that's available), I might have that done right away. From then on, it's all me for further maintenance and upgrades. Having said that, if they want to charge too much to...
  15. Slate - As a Kit Car

    I've built factory five kit cars and i SOOO wish they had a good electric option. Maybe this is the way!
  16. Poll on what kind of vehicle you want

    EV Minivan, but I think I might be the only one.
  17. Cargo Kit Option with Windows

    Count me in as wanting a cargo top with windows. We currently haul sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, dogs, other small animals in our transit connect as part of our animal rescue. I'm hoping the slate will be it's replacement. I'll need a full partition or else I'm going to have goats trying to...
  18. What's the craziest modification you're actually considering for your slate

    How will you make them hot? No sidepipes are complete without the chance to scorch a leg.
  19. What would you tow?!

    I'd love to be able to continue using my 5'x8' utility trailer. It has a gross vehicle weight rating of #2000 though. :(
  20. OK, so this is dumb, but hear me out....

    A woody kit or an old truck step-side kit would be cool, imho...
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