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- 2026-11-03 product_launch Slate Truck announced a change in its battery supplier and chemistry, opting for an LFP pack from Gotion manufactured in Illinois. source
- 2026-09-06 product_launch Slate is launching its electric truck exclusively in the United States, with first deliveries expected in late 2026. source
- 2026-08-31 product_launch The Slate Truck, an affordable electric vehicle, has been launched with a 'bring your own tech' philosophy. source
- 2026-07-09 partnership Slate partnered with Crayola LLC to offer custom color wraps for its electric truck. source
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Slate Truck Offers Optional $275 Telematics Module for Remote Access
Slate is offering an optional $275 Telematics Module for its Blank Slate truck, which enables features like remote access and battery pre-conditioning. This module provides cellular connectivity, allowing users to inter…
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Slate Truck switches to LFP battery from Gotion, maintaining price and range
Slate Truck has changed its battery supplier from SK On to Gotion, opting for an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) pack manufactured in Illinois instead of an NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) pack. This switch is driven by cost…
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New SLATE benchmark reveals challenges in enterprise LLM API selection
Researchers have introduced SLATE, a new benchmark designed to evaluate the ability of large language model agents to select and compose APIs for complex, long-horizon tasks in an e-commerce setting. Unlike existing ben…
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Ford Fathom vs. Slate Truck: Infotainment Systems Define Affordable EV Pickup Debate
Slate and Ford Motor Company are both developing affordable electric pickup trucks, but they are taking divergent approaches to their infotainment systems. Ford's Fathom will include a traditional touchscreen with Apple…
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Slate EV Truck Launches Without All-Wheel Drive, Sparking Debate
Slate, an EV truck startup, is launching its flagship truck with a focus on affordability and customization, but notably lacks all-wheel drive (AWD). While the company aims for a base price of $24,950 and offers numerou…
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Slate EV trucks get candy-colored wraps in Smarties partnership
Slate, an electric vehicle company known for its affordable and no-frills trucks, has partnered with the candy brand Smarties to offer custom color wraps for its vehicles. These wraps will be available in six shades nam…
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EVs lose charge while parked due to active systems, not just self-discharge
Electric vehicles continue to lose battery charge even when parked due to several operational factors beyond natural self-discharge. Systems like the battery management system, convenience features such as remote climat…
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Slate Truck offers modular EV customization inspired by 1970s designs
The Slate Truck is a modular electric vehicle that starts as a basic two-seat pickup and can be customized with over 200 add-ons. While the base model costs $24,950, a fully customized build, inspired by a 1970s Ford Br…
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Slate truck uses smartphone for software updates, cutting costs
The Slate truck, a minimalist electric vehicle, bypasses traditional infotainment systems to deliver over-the-air software updates by utilizing a user's smartphone. This approach allows the truck to receive updates for …
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Affordable electric Slate truck to launch in 2026 with compact pickup capabilities
The Slate truck, slated for release in late 2026, aims to offer an affordable electric pickup option starting at $24,950. While its cargo capacity and towing limits are comparable to other compact trucks like the Ford M…
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Uber details internal AI infrastructure and custom developer tools
Uber has developed a sophisticated internal AI infrastructure to support its engineering teams, moving beyond traditional developer tools. The company has a history of building custom solutions due to its massive scale,…
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T3rnel Browser lets AI agents use your logged-in browser sessions
T3rnel Browser is a new browser extension designed to allow AI agents to interact with the web more effectively. It transforms existing browser sessions in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Opera into a Model Context Protocol (…
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Slate's build-a-truck model faces adoption issues due to limited availability
Slate's innovative build-a-truck model, designed to reduce costs by offering only essential features, faces a significant hurdle: its limited availability outside the United States. This strategy, while cost-effective, …
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Slate electric truck launching in US only, citing import complexities
Slate, a new automaker, is launching its affordable electric truck exclusively in the United States, with first deliveries expected in late 2026. The company cites the complexity of international regulations and logisti…
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New SLATE benchmark reveals AI-generated slides lack educational effectiveness
Researchers have introduced SLATE, a new benchmark designed to evaluate the educational effectiveness of AI-generated language teaching slides. SLATE assesses slides based on instructional quality and their ability to i…
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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Truck launches with 'bring your own tech' philosophy
The Slate Truck, an affordable electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, adopts a minimalist 'bring your own tech' approach. Its base model, The Blank Slate, starts at $24,950 and relies on users' smartphones or ta…
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Slate Auto launches affordable, no-frills electric truck under $25K
Slate Auto is introducing a new, no-frills electric truck designed for affordability and simplicity, challenging the conventional EV market in the US. The truck, shorter than a Honda Civic, features a modest 205-mile ra…
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Tropical Storm Dolly may form, coincidentally honoring singer Dolly Parton
A tropical wave developing over the Atlantic Ocean has a 70% chance of forming into Tropical Storm Dolly, potentially coinciding with the recent passing of the iconic singer Dolly Parton. The storm system, originating f…
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Social media analysis reveals tight right-wing clusters, dispersed left-wing content
An analysis of social media platforms reveals distinct clustering patterns based on user-shared domain names. The study found that right-wing content on Twitter forms a tightly knit cluster, leading to predictable recom…
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Ford unveils Fathom electric truck starting at $28,350
Ford has announced the Fathom, its first midsize electric truck, with a starting price of $28,350. This new vehicle is built on Ford's Universal EV Platform and is expected to offer a more feature-rich experience than s…