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That's cool It says they are a year and a half from release | |||
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Only reason not to get something like this would be no place to park it. Well, that and not really needing it. I love the modularity of it--pickup to "SUV". Short EV range, but would be perfect for hauling around town. Wish them well. _________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!" | |||
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Jeep was the original simple utility vehicle. They made a million of them for WWII and after WWII people wanted to buy one. So they became a civilian vehicle. This is pretty cool. "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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Can't see the post at the office, but have been reading up on these. Almost the same size as the 80s Toyota pickup, with a bit more bed length. Fair bit smaller than the [currently smallest on the market] Ford Maverick. If they can truly bring it to market under $30k it'd make for a great city truck. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Awesome, all the bs electronic gheee haws and automation drives up the cost and those big screens are stupid. Buttons and dials, muscle memory, ease of use, simplification, give me rubber floor mats and manual windows! Perfect, just like the original VW Bug, Toyota, Isuzu, Chevy Luv, simple cheap, perfect. | |||
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They had to ruin it my making it electric-powered, despite the vast majority of the American public (me, included) saying they don't want the damned things. You can't tell me there are no engine manufacturers out there who wouldn't be glad to supply this new company with an economical, 4-cylinder, non-turbo powerplant. Back to the drawing board, Slate! I'm disappointed. -------------------------- Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. -- H L Mencken I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is. -- JALLEN 10/18/18 | |||
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I believe there are manufacturers eager to make such an engine, but that the regulatory environment truly stifles it. God bless America. | |||
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They could do a 4 cyl engine. There are motorcycle trike builders who can put in a small ICE engine easily, they can buy them from Japanese builders, probably GM or Ford too. However the EPA logistics of testing, qualification for exhaust emissions etc add big bucks and time. EV's don't have to go through CARB testing for that or EPA.. Although a second car that is an EV is not a bad thing to have to run around the local area, groceries, etc... a $50K Tesla vs a $30K Transformer... seems like a good marketing niche... | |||
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I'd be all over it if it was internal combustion. As is, I'll probably just continue with my plan to grab an old Nissan hardbody pickup for truck duties. "The people hate the lizards and the lizards rule the people." "Odd," said Arthur, "I thought you said it was a democracy." "I did," said Ford, "it is." "So," said Arthur, hoping he wasn't sounding ridiculously obtuse, "why don't the people get rid of the lizards?" "It honestly doesn't occur to them. They've all got the vote, so they all pretty much assume that the government they've voted in more or less approximates the government they want." "You mean they actually vote for the lizards." "Oh yes," said Ford with a shrug, "of course." "But," said Arthur, going for the big one again, "why?" "Because if they didn't vote for a lizard, then the wrong lizard might get in." | |||
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“It’s like a potato head” | |||
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I'll stick with my old 4Runner. I like the 4.0 V6 "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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I like battery powered for a second or third vehicle. I'd like to know things like build quality, how it rides, any creaks or rattles, real life range, etc. is it AWD? No car is as much fun to drive, as any motorcycle is to ride. | |||
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https://www.caranddriver.com/p...ck-revealed-gallery/
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Hugo…K-Car…Slate…yadda yadda yadda. _____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth | |||
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I really like the idea. ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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| The Ice Cream Man |
Sounds like a great second car/run around/errand mobile etc. Get a big family car to do road trips/etc and have these for just running around the neighborhood/going to work/running into a station/etc. | |||
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I like the idea. I'd like it tons more if it was offered with a gasoline engine. I just want to replace my 1998 F150 work truck. Crank windows, manual trans, no AC, vinyl floor mats. Zero options. The Slate is really close to what I want. EV's are not practical out here in rural America. The other component that I'm sure went into the business plan is the hefty Federal EV credit which reduces the price to close to $20k and makes it super affordable. I can see a bunch of businesses buying these, wrapping them into instant image marketing. __________________________ Writing the next chapter that I've been looking forward to. | |||
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Great for things like meter readers, pool service co & other local runabout businesses. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Great idea for a cheap pickup. The wife and I need to occasionally haul things. Water heaters, landscaping stuff, etc. We never need to tow. EV would fit that bill for us just fine. The concept of "click in" sound system, collision avoidance, etc. is a really cool idea. I hope they do well with this. | |||
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