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A $20k American-made electric pickup with no paint, no stereo, no screen

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1329 points kwindla | 2 comments | 25 Apr 25 15:01 UTC | HN request time: 0.009s | source
1. mcoliver ◴[25 Apr 25 16:16 UTC] No.43795330[source]▶
This is amazing. More car manufacturers should get out of the infotainment business. tablet tethered to a cellphone for reception, and a connection to OBD2 for car data is all you need and allows for easy upgrades/replacements when things fail.

I do think they should keep in mind that people will want to do this and at least design the dash to easily accept a tablet mount (vesa standard), amp mount (plug and play Pyle 120v?), speaker wire, and speakers (6x9 or 6.5”). That’s an easy hour install if everything is standardized, accessible, and doesn’t require drilling.

Would also love seating for 5.

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2. neogodless ◴[25 Apr 25 18:59 UTC] No.43797364[source]▶
https://www.slate.auto/en

Not sure if the article covers it (I read Ars Technica's, not Verge) but the Slate site shows that they do have support for tablets, bluetooth speaker mounts, 3-seat back row, etc.)

While speaker wiring might be nice... I sense that's less likely to be readily supported. Mounts + wireless + USB port for charging is probably the limit there.

Of course, used truck buyers tend to be happy to run some wiring for things like CB, radar, extra lighting, etc. Doesn't matter if the wiring is showing!