Slate Auto Bucks the Connected TrendAutomakers are stuffing vehicles with constant internet connections and tracking devices. A startup based in Warsaw, Indiana, is taking the opposite approach with its new electric pickup truck. According to a report from the SAE Media Group, Slate Auto recently announced that its upcoming vehicle will exclude an embedded modem. This decision severs the data tether found in almost every other new car. Buyers looking to escape data brokers now have a serious contender to consider.The automotive industry currently treats driver data as a lucrative revenue stream. Major brands have faced severe backlash for quietly selling driving habits to third parties. Slate Auto aims to attract buyers who are tired of being treated like a product. By omitting the cellular modem, the Slate truc …
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Author: Leroy Marion
