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Mike The Car Geek’s August 2025 Slate Update
Can 3D Printing Unlock a Modding Future for the Slate Truck?
The Slate EV truck hasn’t even hit the roads yet, but it’s already sparking real excitement among makers and car modders.
Slate Truck vs. ICE Truck: 10-Year Maintenance Cost Comparison
Photo Courtesy: Slate Auto
The automotive world is changing fast, and Slate Auto is positioning itself as a disruptor with a minimalist, affordable electric truck. But beyond its stripped-down design and sub-$20K price point, one of the biggest value drivers may be what it doesn't have—engines, transmissions, or high-maintenance tech.
Building the Slate Overlander: Imagining the Future of Electric Off-Road Adventure
Courtesy: Slate Auto Could EVs Be The Next Evolution of Overlanding? Overlanding has long been the domain of boxy 4x4s, rugged mods, and gear-laden rooftop tents. Think Broncos, Blazers, Land Cruisers – vehicles that can conquer a trail, camp in…
EV startup secretly backed by Jeff Bezos
Inside the EV Startup Secretly Backed by Jeff Bezos Originally published by TechCrunch on April 8, 2025. TechCrunch reports that Jeff Bezos is funding a secretive EV startup based in Michigan called Slate Auto. The company, founded in stealth, has…
The Slatelet: Opening the Dashboard to a Generation of Makers
Introduction In the fast-evolving world of electric vehicles, Slate Auto is doing something most manufacturers wouldn’t dare: handing over part of its design to the public. The newly released Slatelet dash emblem isn’t just a stylized badge tucked into the…
Slate Auto’s Bold New Truck: Insider Insights from Former Team Members
Slate Auto is making waves in the automotive industry with the debut of its all-new, fully customizable electric truck concept—designed to redefine the future of utility, performance, and personalization. In this exclusive segment from Mecum in the Morning, we take…
A fresh angle on what the Slate Truck represents for the EV space
Slate Truck: Affordable and Customizable Electric Pickup Slate Truck: Affordable and Customizable Electric Pickup The Slate Truck, unveiled by Slate Auto, represents a significant shift in the electric vehicle (EV) market, focusing on affordability and customization. Minimalist Design Meets Maximum…
Slate’s $20K Modular EV Pickup Hits 100K Reservations in 18 Days
Image via Electrek Slate Auto, a Michigan-based EV startup, has drawn intense attention with its sub-$20,000 electric pickup, announcing over 100,000 reservations just 18 days after launch. The model, dubbed the “Blank Slate,” offers a radical blend of minimalism, modularity,…
Slate’s new pickup is basic — until you 3D print it better.
Slate Auto, the new Jeff Bezos-backed EV maker has just released the “Amazon Essentials” of the auto market: a basic pickup with minimal features and even hand-crank windows. However, it you’re keen to modify your Slate with 3D printed parts,…
