One thing I think might hold Slate truck back.

[KevinRS]

3d printers aren't all that fast, and a big printer that can print a big part like that isn't really faster than a small one, printing something bigger just takes more time than something small. For a prototype, it works to print one of something like that and have it in a few days, it's far faster than setting up and running injection molding for 1 item. But when it comes to making something for sale, making multiple, it's better to mold it.

For the case of a bed extension, it's going to be more critical what is going on under the body panels. Can they make a bolt on frame extension and move the bumper out to the new position and support a load at that extension, and not add crash issues? Seems it might be difficult.

 

[E90400K]

Not enough for what, specifically?

Hauling and towing.

 

[AZFox]

[201 HP and 195 TQ may not be enough. for h]auling and towing.

Seriously?

You're saying 195 pound-feet isn't enough to tow (up to) 1,000 pounds?

My '89 S-10 had the 4.3L V6 (essentially a Chevy 350 Small Block with two cylinders removed).

I never felt the truck needed more power. It was quite the opposite because I enjoyed having a powerful small pickup.

A Slate Truck would probably beat that S-10 in a drag race.

 

[Doctors Do Little]

Seriously?

You're saying 195 pound-feet isn't enough to tow (up to) 1,000 pounds?

My '89 S-10 had the 4.3L V6 (essentially a Chevy 350 Small Block with two cylinders removed).

I never felt the truck needed more power. It was quite the opposite because I enjoyed having a powerful small pickup.

A Slate Truck would probably beat that S-10 in a drag race.

What are they estimating for Slate? 0-60 in 8s?