The uphill climb for Slate Auto, the newest kid on the EV block, just became a little steeper. At least $7,500 steeper due to the elimination of federal EV credits this week. With the promise of an ...

The Slate Truck is all electric, carrying a 52.7-kWh battery that powers a single rear motor producing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration from a stop to 60 mph should take about 8.0 seconds.

Slate's customizable EV pickup truck has come in for criticism from some circles, but there appears to be some sectors that are crying out for a unique vehicle like this. Here's why.

The Slate Truck is all electric, carrying a 52.7-kWh battery that powers a single rear motor producing 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. Acceleration from a stop to 60 mph should take about 8.0 seconds.

Meet Slate Truck: Just enough truck for under $20,000. ... Tesla, the industry’s most recent success story, made its first profit selling cars in its 19th year in operation.

Officially known as the Slate Truck, the vehicle will leave its maker’s Michigan factory in only one ultra-basic configuration. That's a two-door single-cab with a 4-by-5-foot bed.