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[eunichron]

Surprised no one's posted this yet, but the Slate was featured on Jay Leno's YouTube channel. Not to suggest that people will be cross-shopping the Slate and the Scout, but, both companies are existing in the space of utilitarian, DIY, sensible EVs, albeit in two different segments. There are some interesting undertones to the discussions had in the video along those trains of thought.

 

[RodorW]

Surprised no one's posted this yet, but the Slate was featured on Jay Leno's YouTube channel. Not to suggest that people will be cross-shopping the Slate and the Scout, but, both companies are existing in the space of utilitarian, DIY, sensible EVs, albeit in two different segments. There are some interesting undertones to the discussions had in the video along those trains of thought.

Lots of buzz words that sound good, but when you sit down and look at more info from other places, slate is a pure gimmick

 

[Chavannigans]

Surprised no one's posted this yet, but the Slate was featured on Jay Leno's YouTube channel. Not to suggest that people will be cross-shopping the Slate and the Scout, but, both companies are existing in the space of utilitarian, DIY, sensible EVs, albeit in two different segments. There are some interesting undertones to the discussions had in the video along those trains of thought.

I think Slate will be a home run for local business types. Super cheap fleet maintenance. Perfect for starting a pool or lawn care business. Great for local deliveries.

Though I dont think it will be breathing the same air as the Scouts as they are positioned to be a 1/3 the price with far less capabilities and polish.

 

[eunichron]

Lots of buzz words that sound good, but when you sit down and look at more info from other places, slate is a pure gimmick

That was my impression from the video. The two reps doing their best to say as little as possible while deflecting Jay's somewhat obvious attempts to get more meat and potatoes information from them.

Scout appears to be chasing customers with a similar mindset but with a bigger checkbook, and they need to be careful to not fall into the same trap. Who really cares about being able to 3D print their own grille inserts?

 

[RodorW]

That was my impression from the video. The two reps doing their best to say as little as possible while deflecting Jay's somewhat obvious attempts to get more meat and potatoes information from them.

Scout appears to be chasing customers with a similar mindset but with a bigger checkbook, and they need to be careful to not fall into the same trap. Who really cares about being able to 3D print their own grille inserts?

The thing I keep coming back to is at least for this year if you wanted a slate with an SUV package and the max range battery you would probably still be at a better price point with a better range to get the new Chevrolet Bolt. It is a small SUV with all the buildings and whistles and better range and it starts under $30,000. The sad thing is Chevy has already announced They are killing it again.

 

[dreamweaver]

ICE Out.

Ford drivers who go electric don't miss gas cars 'in the least bit,' so where's the EVs?

Ford says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the...

electrek.co

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

ICE Out.

Ford drivers who go electric don't miss gas cars 'in the least bit,' so where's the EVs?

Ford says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the...

electrek.co

100%

 

[LastDayScout]

Electrall is fun, but I'm not sure if SM could use it because it appears to still be a part of the International Harvester brand (though unused), which is currently owned by CNH/Case IH.

I’ll keep saying it until I get a cease and desist. I did check the parent and trademark office and it’s not there. So, maybe there is a chance.

 

[dreamweaver]

I’ll keep saying it until I get a cease and desist. I did check the parent and trademark office and it’s not there. So, maybe there is a chance.

 

[cyure]

I’ll keep saying it until I get a cease and desist. I did check the parent and trademark office and it’s not there. So, maybe there is a chance.

I’ll keep saying it with you!

 

[robothero]

And yet VW is crying the blues that they should get to sell the new Scouts. Dealers seem to want their cake and to eat it too

But think of the poor dealers!

Nobody is buying the cars they are marking up and dragging their feet to provide service and support for

 

[dreamweaver]

But think of the poor dealers!

Nobody is buying the cars they are marking up and dragging their feet to provide service and support for

Boo Hoo.

 

[robothero]

I’ll keep saying it until I get a cease and desist. I did check the parent and trademark office and it’s not there. So, maybe there is a chance.

I hope so!

It was a tough lookup since IH has changed hands more than once and there's not really a direct mapping for if Electrall is considered abandoned or where the ownership lies between companies/parents