The Slate truck doesnt just lack an infotainment system. The base version of the EV also skips a radio, speakers, power windows and even a paint job hello, vinyl . But without built in cellular, the truck can still get over the air OTA software updates. It does so by piggybacking on your device. Slate Auto approach to minimalism isnt just a design choice. It also the core of the company business model: it reaches its sub $25,000 entry price by slashing everything unrelated to driving and...

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