Recent content by cvollers

You should look at the images of the proposed body space frame. I doubt the engineering of that frame will allow a flat bed as the vertical sides of the bed portion are needed to resist twisting.

Great to hear some specifics about the suspension. I’m also hopeful that Slate is successful and applaud their unique “question everything” approach. It’s how true innovation happens. I have some ideas for a custom wrap I’d like to see on a SUV version of this thing. All that said, I’m not quite...

SUV box including seats. Custom wrap. This is going to be a commuter rig. On second thought maybe no SUV seats…dog bed instead.

I believe Toyota exclusively uses NMC for their batteries and include cooling/ventilation in their applications (eg. new Land Cruiser). That adds a bit of complexity and cost that Slate most likely would like to avoid. [edit: Toyota doesn’t use NMC. Their batteries are NiMH. That said, they do...

I love the DIY aspect of this vehicle. As a wrencher (and custom overlanding furniture builder) that often visits a local DIY garage (with lifts), this approach appeals to me. Teaching people how to mod their own vehicles is brilliant as it fits the overall mission of the company to save people...

I have one of those reservations. :)

Looks like that TFL mod has a lift and off road tires…