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What I learned driving the Slate electric truck prototype

By · Via Ars Technica · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The recent evaluation entailed an operational session behind the wheel of the emerging vehicle model. Evaluators were able to examine the platform's functionality during a dedicated 45-minute test drive. This short operating window supplied the primary observations regarding the development of the prototype.

Key points

  • Direct observations were derived from a single 45-minute driving assessment.: Direct observations were derived from a single 45-minute driving assessment.
  • The findings reflect the current development state of the electric truck prototype.: The findings reflect the current development state of the electric truck prototype.
  • Field testing continues to serve as an evaluation tool for the Slate platform.: Field testing continues to serve as an evaluation tool for the Slate platform.

After 45 minutes behind the wheel, I am more optimistic about the $25,000 EV.

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