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The skateboard was actually a very successful concept. The most important ev to date has been the tesla model s, started shipping in 2012 - https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/the-tesla-model-s-skatebo....

Multiple other ev companies used the skateboard. After 9 years, tesla is probably moving to a related system, where the batteries are structural components. But it's been a major success, including for the S, 3, Y. There are more tesla skateboard evs than all other evs combined.

This is how motorhomes are made to this day. If you buy a gas Class A coach new it is made on a Ford F53 chassis while the body is made by any number companies completely different.

If it’s a diesel it going to most likely be a Frieghtliner, but might be a Spartan chassis. The engine will be Cummins and the transmission Allison.

Returning? You can buy brand new Vintage Bentleys today. Made in Poland, authorized by Bentley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-h6p73i6_g