# Screenless GPS: Slate Auto says, “Remember the road atlas”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/screenless-gps-slate-auto-says-remember-the-road-atlas/
- Published: 2026-11-13T14:45:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T15:20:29+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/culture/2026/11/screenless-gps-slate-auto-says-remember-the-road-atlas/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Slate’s electric pickup has no built-in infotainment system.
- Its “Screenless GPS” is a 154-page road atlas.
- The atlas covers the US, Canada and Mexico.

## Summary

Slate Auto is promoting a spiral-bound road atlas as “Screenless GPS” for its planned electric pickup, which has no built-in infotainment system. The idea suits the truck’s stripped-back approach: it starts below $25,000 and leaves owners to bring their own devices and accessories.

The 2027 Rand McNally atlas has 154 full-colour pages covering the United States, Canada and Mexico, but lacks digital navigation features such as live traffic and automatic updates. Slate has put it in its online store for a limited time; the review copy is also due to be offered in a charity drive.

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