cvollers
Well-Known Member
- First Name
- Chip
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2025
- Threads
- 9
- Messages
- 621
- Reaction score
- 656
- Location
- Bellevue WA
- Vehicles
- FJ Cruiser
Well said.While this debate is indeed entertaining, why doesn’t the OP and/or others in support of 3rd party autonomous driving software get an official read from SA? Lately their marketing and communications team have been most responsive to questions. If you do get a response, please do share with the group.
Let’s review from Slate’s perspective…. startup company with minimal tech as one of their selling points on its ‘back to basics’ vehicle. A company with zero cash flow (other than investors and $50 reservation deposits) struggling to make a profit as they will spend nearly $1B on a factory, tooling, salaries, and capital equipment in the next 18 months. A company in a hiring frenzy to fill about 2000 jobs in the same time period. A company who hasn’t even worked out a vehicle warranty as they work to develop their supply chain. A company that will avoid taking on more risk and liability as it tries to establish itself in a highly competitive industry.