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Why the Slate Truck Is a Smart, Future-Ready Choice for Fleet Buyers
Across the United States, industries are facing pressure to transition their fleet vehicles from internal combustion engines to electric alternatives. This shift is driven by rising fuel costs, long-term maintenance concerns, and state and federal mandates that aim to reduce emissions.
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…
Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership
Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership of the $20K EV Startup Slate Auto: Inside the Investment and Ownership of the $20K EV Startup Published: May 2025 Image Credit: Electrive.com Introduction: A New Player in the EV Market Slate Auto,…
Slate’s Massive Funding Boosts Hope for Affordable Electric Truck
Significant Investment Fuels Slate’s Ambitions Slate, the emerging EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has reportedly secured substantial funding to advance its mission of producing an affordable, customizable electric pickup truck. This financial backing underscores investor confidence in Slate’s vision…
Slate Auto’s $20K Electric Pickup: A Minimalist EV with Maximum Impact
Image via Edmunds Slate Auto, the Michigan-based EV disruptor backed by Jeff Bezos, is getting massive attention with its $20,000 minimalist electric pickup. The “Blank Slate” truck ditches high-cost features in favor of customization and functionality. It ships in a…
Slate Auto Secures $700M in Funding with Backing from Jeff Bezos and Others
Image via The Autopian Slate Auto, a new electric vehicle company based in Michigan, has announced it has raised a massive $700 million in Series A and B funding. This substantial round was backed by some of the biggest names…