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Slate targets Big Auto with small pickup. But do Americans want a DIY EV?

The Slate Truck is 174.6 inches long, or two feet shorter than the Ford Maverick hybrid, which has seating for five people.
The Slate pickup is 174.6 inches long, or two feet shorter than the Ford Maverick hybrid pickup, which has seating for five people. (SLATE AUTO)
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