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Electric Vehicles are a key part of our tomorrow and how we get there. If we can get all the fossil fuel vehicles off our roads, out of our seas and out of our skies, we'll have a much better environment. This community is where we discuss the various different vehicles and news stories regarding electric transportation.


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[–] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (5 children)

I’d totally rather a company with the supply chain and mature market for parts. Slate truck is hoping to fill the low cost, no frills, extra customizable electric truck segment.

[–] Badabinski@kbin.earth 11 points 3 days ago

Man, I hope Slate trucks sell like fucking hotcakes. The lack of creepy spyware makes that the only new vehicle I'm considering.

[–] ZimRoxo@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

I'm not normally a truck guy but I really want one of these. I just hope the battery upgrade and individual accessories/customizations don't bump the cost too high. I love how small the truck is

[–] ileftreddit@piefed.social 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] 13igTyme@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

If your argument for not liking a company is because of a partial investor being a rich guy, I sure hope you walk everywhere. Else be a hypocrite.

[–] ileftreddit@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago

I drive a Toyota

[–] umb_official@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I’ve been looking forward to the Slate truck too, really hoping it’s successful. It would be a perfect upgrade from my 07 Ranger.

[–] Jackusflackus@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

… what? You just said Toyota doesn’t have a proper supply chain or market for parts? You do realize Toyota is literally one of the biggest and most mature car manufacturers and has been for years right?

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think they mean they'd rather have Toyota, but right now there's only the promise of Slate.

[–] Jackusflackus@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Oh makes way more sense, was like they were literally talking backwards

[–] pressedhams@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 3 days ago

I’d rather have a Toyota than an off brand alternative.