Replying to @⁨ThanksObama@sh.itjust.works⁩

It’s not.
Bezos is one of the many investors that provided funding for it at the start, but he has a minority stake in the company.

At one point he had one board representative, but now even that isn’t the case any more.

TechCrunchExclusive: Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto board | TechCrunchMelinda Lewison's departure raises questions about Bezos' support and involvement with the startup at a time when the Amazon founder is now apparently focused on robotics at his new startup, Project Prometheus.

Replying to @⁨BackgrndNoize@lemmy.world⁩

I agree, trucks aren’t the ideal form, for me or most drivers. However, they are the form that is probably the most versatile. A van, even a minivan, can carry just about as much cargo (with the advantage of being internal), but a truck can even extend beyond its bed. It’s also the most sold vehicle type. If you’re only going to make one vehicle, a truck is probably the ideal one. I hope they make others, but they’re likely trying to keep costs down until they have some product out.