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Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, "Remember the road atlas"

Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, "Remember the road atlas"

Summary

Slate Auto is promoting an electric truck with a starting price below $25,000 and no built-in infotainment system. Its optional “Screenless GPS” is a printed Rand McNally road atlas covering the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Key Facts

  • Slate’s electric truck has a stated starting price below $25,000.
  • The truck does not have an embedded infotainment system.
  • A small dashboard display shows speed and range, and displays the backup camera when the truck is in reverse.
  • The truck has two USB-C ports that provide power but do not connect to a vehicle infotainment system.
  • Slate calls its road atlas offering “Screenless GPS.”
  • The atlas is the Rand McNally 2027 Road Atlas and has 154 pages.
  • Slate added the atlas to its online store for a limited time.
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