State Auto Pre-Production Vehicle Testing

[Mac-Tyson]

At first I thought this was an Early Slate Pre-Production Prototype Mule because of the weathered appearance. But then I noticed that the Slate has the new Mirrors and Bosch Stickers on it. From what I was able to look up Bosch Engineering offers a variety of testing and validation services. Pictured here I think it’s one of their battery testing they do in a variety of weather conditions and in this specific scenario it seems to be extra stress testing with load testing. I will say I am glad that Slate is torture testing and leaving no stone unturned to create the most reliable affordable vehicle possible. I don’t think the fit and finish is representative of the final production vehicle though even if a later prototype or even early validation vehicle. According to the original post this was spotted in Pennsylvania testing: https://www.reddit.com/r/F150Lightning/s/HZkqtEvvu6

 

[ElectricShitbox]

This is how mine will look within 3 years. (perfect)

 

[ValkorTheOptimistic]

Every goofy picture like this makes me want one more and more.
If only that stupid B pillar weren't so wide. It really does make a blind spot, so I guess I'll be bolting on convex mirrors.

 

[adele]

I like the look of the taller mirrors on this one. Not only are they practical, they just make the vehicle look more respectable and "truck-looking" without actually making the vehicle bigger.

I hope they add the tall mirrors as an option in the Slate maker.

 

[bloo]

Huh... did the "Sanford and Son" post get deleted ??

NVM... same image, different thread.

 

[Mac-Tyson]

I like the look of the taller mirrors on this one. Not only are they practical, they just make the vehicle look more respectable and "truck-looking" without actually making the vehicle bigger.

I hope they add the tall mirrors as an option in the Slate maker.

I love big tall mirrors on a pickup truck, I’ll take them over small mirrors any day

 

[AKrietzer]

It has the charger on the passenger side, and the rear window area looks different. I think this is an early prototype, test mule, whatever you call it.

 

[bloo]

I love big tall mirrors on a pickup truck, I’ll take them over small mirrors any day

I'd want them too if it wasnt for the auro hit.

 

[Mac-Tyson]

I'd want them too if it wasnt for the auro hit.

I’m guessing Slate has made it efficient enough where they can comfortably hit a 150 mile range epa with the larger mirrors

 

[bloo]

I’m guessing Slate has made it efficient enough where they can comfortably hit a 150 mile range epa with the larger mirrors

That would be cool.

What isn't cool is stupid autocorrect changing "aero" to "auro" in my post

 

[Susan]

That would be cool.

What isn't cool is stupid autocorrect changing "aero" to "auro" in my post

Lol, I was wondering if this was something everyone else knew about that I was going to have to figure out 🙃

 

[Tom Sawyer]

That would be cool.

What isn't cool is stupid autocorrect changing "aero" to "auro" in my post

Why not edit the spelling error in your post? This forum gives members the ability to edit their own posts. You can even leave a note detailing the reason for the edit.

The power is in your hands! Well, fingertips.

Still & all, and auro sounds interesting. When I typed 'auro' my spell checker changed it to 'auto' so the word 'auro' is not recognized as a legitimate word in English. Not sure how your autocorrect worked there.

 

[bloo]

Why not edit the spelling error in your post? This forum gives members the ability to edit their own posts. You can even leave a note detailing the reason for the edit.

The power is in your hands! Well, fingertips.

Still & all, and auro sounds interesting. When I typed 'auro' my spell checker changed it to 'auto' so the word 'auro' is not recognized as a legitimate word in English. Not sure how your autocorrect worked there.

Hehe... I know how to edit a post.

I'm in Jakarta right now. My tablet probably pulled the autocorrect from Bahasa Indonesia. However, "auro" is an extremely uncommon term for "gold". The proper term is "emas" or "mas".

I think "auro" is from Flores island where more Portuguese loan words are used. Gold is "ouro" in Portuguese.

EDIT: spelling

 

[beatle]

It has the charger on the passenger side, and the rear window area looks different. I think this is an early prototype, test mule, whatever you call it.

I noticed that too, initially wondering why they were blocking the charger since the port is supposed to be on the driver's side.

 

[Orley]

I would opt for the black color if available. I'd never wash it. Also, the charge port on the passenger side would fit with my garage.