Yes, I know it’s been a lot of Slate Auto stuff this week. But this is one of the most interesting new EV brands and we’ve got to cover it from every angle for you, the reader.
Today, Rob Stumpf dug into the Slate configurator to explore the one of the company’s biggest selling points: customization. He found that it’s pretty easy to turn a $25,000 truck into one that costs a whole lot more than that.
Other items on the menu today:
How Hankook is making EV tires better.
Shell built an EV concept with super-quick charging and a special cooling system.
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we discussed my time with the Slate Truck and whether it stands a chance.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Photo: Hankook
How Hankook Is Making EV Tires Better
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Photo: Slate
Slate's Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make Expensive
Slate's $25,000 electric pickup is refreshingly simple, but its endless menu of accessories can quickly add up to something else.
Photo: Shell
Shell Built A Tiny EV With Hyper-Fast Charging And A New Cooling System
This tiny EV is clever, but the real business case is hiding in the coolant.
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