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

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Briefings

Slate Auto, an electric truck startup, markets a 'Screenless GPS' solution as a sub-$25,000 vehicle option that replaces an infotainment system with a spiral-bound road atlas. The device features a small digital display for speed and range, a backup camera only when reverse is engaged, and two USB-C ports for power but no connectivity. The OEM provided a review unit to test the concept, which the company claims works well for past generations of drivers.

Key points

• Slate Auto offers an affordable electric truck with a sub-$25,000 starting price that intentionally omits an embedded infotainment system.
• The 'Screenless GPS' solution replaces connectivity with a spiral-bound road atlas, featuring a small digital display for speed and range.

Context

Slate Auto is an electric truck startup that markets a 'Screenless GPS' solution as a sub-$25,000 vehicle option. The company claims that maps worked fine for past generations, so they should still work now, and they believe users should use the devices they know and love.

Limitations

The review unit was provided by the OEM but no specific test results or performance data are available. The article does not contain any quotes from the reviewer or the company regarding the actual experience or reliability of the device.

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