People deserve to have a car that they can afford,” says Tisha Johnson, the design boss of Slate Auto, a startup backed by ...

And one final note: towing substantially reduces the efficiency of the tow vehicle, due to the weight of the trailer and its ...

Pickup trucks are among the most popular vehicles sold in North America, but this doesn't extend to the battery-powered ...

Increased competition ultimately means more appealing ... Just from a pricing standpoint, the sub-$30K Slate truck appeals to a wider demographic of car buyers who are in search of affordable ...

Elon Musk identified the need for what he dubbed a “gigafactory” to produce huge volumes of battery cells as early as 2013.

The electric 2-seat pickup, produced in a single configuration from the factory, can be outfitted with over 100 accessories - ...

Buzzy new EV startup Slate Auto has racked up more than 100,000 reservations for its customizable low-cost electric pickup ...

According to The Verge, Slate will begin production of its truck in a retooled facility ... a truly modular EV has already separated it from competitors like Rivian RIVN, and from now-defunct ...

Slate Auto, a new American electric-vehicle (EV) startup, has unveiled its low-cost, bare-bones two-seat electric pickup truck that buyers can transform into an SUV or fastback body style and has ...

Asking how Slate was able to price its electric truck so cheaply may sound like a “no-duh” question. It’s a bit like marveling at how Spirit Airlines is able to sell flights for 50 bucks.