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https://www.motor1.com/news/624059/2023-opel-astra-electric-debut/amp/ Stellantis' EV onslaught continues in Europe where the Opel Astra will be offered for the first time in its 32-year run without a combustion engine. Mechanically related to the Peugeot E-308 unveiled in September, the electric compact car will also come in hatchback and wagon body styles akin to its French cousin. Being based on a platform developed for ICE-powered cars, the EVs look nearly the same as their gasoline and diesel counterparts.

Im starting to like what I see. Not about this particular Chevy EV, although it is somewhat a nice lookin' EV, nicer amd fresher than the Tesla Model 3. What Im seeing and Im liking is that cross-over CUVs are starting to look like sedans again. This particular 'sedan' is not really a sedan. Not really a CUV either. Its in-between. A cross-crossover. The pendulum is swinging back the other way and there are more and more cross-over CUVs that are looking less and less like CUVs and are morphing back to sedan like appearances. And I like that.

Well, it's based on an older Peugeot platform, so chances are slim. Plus, it would have to be built here to compete due to the EV incentive rules.

That would be perfect for Dodge! Keep everything the same except the badges.

@oldshurst442 @ccap41 Thought you guys would enjoy this. I am sadly not able to get the full press release from the GM China site, but have this on the first all-electric car for Chevrolet that will be out in 2025 for China. Chevy FNR-XE electric sedan concept takes Ultium to cars (greencarreports.com) General Motors Accelerates Rollout of Electric and Intelligent Connected Vehicles in China (gm.com) GM China Tech Day 2022 last week showed off the near production ready Chevrolet FNR-XE electric sedan built on the Ultium platform. I think it would sell well here in North America too.

No. No. But kinda. But no. But yes because reasons. But no. And to answer your question. https://www.motorbiscuit.com/american-european-semi-trucks/ Each has a distinct shape and style that serve different driving purposes. And because of differences in regulations and roads, European trucks wouldn’t work in the states, and American trucks wouldn’t work in Europe. Let’s take a look at the details and differences of semi-trucks from different parts of the world. American semi-trucks are large, and often livable In America, size matters, especially when it comes to semi-trucks. The bigger they are, the more they can tow, and the faster they can tow it. Not only that, but American semi-trucks often have living spaces. That conventional cabin design, where the engine is in front of the driver, allows for more room inside for sleeping space and amenities. There are two reasons many semi-trucks have living spaces. For starters, American semi trucks tend to drive longer distances, which means stopping overnight at rest stops. But the main reasoning for having sleeping quarters is that many truckers live out of their rig. They’re called owner-operators, and get jobs as they go along a route, charting their own course until, eventually, they’re back in their home state. And much of an American truck’s life is spent on the interstate system, where the lanes are wide and the roads are straight. For that reason, the long wheelbase of the truck is acceptable and typically makes the ride much more bearable. Considering they are allowed to drive up to 12 hours every 24 hours, whereas European truckers can only drive 9 hours, that extra comfort is important. European trucks are smaller, and more manuverable As mentioned earlier, stricter regulations in Europe make for different trucks. For starters, a European semi-truck can only be 18.75 meters or about 61 feet. Meanwhile, American trucks can tow multiple trailers at a time. Because of these restrictions, European trucks have to be smaller, so they can tow more cargo. Considering American cabs can be 20 feet long, that only leaves 40 feet of room for cargo. The cab over engine design of European trucks allows for the cab itself to be less than 10 feet long. And because owner-operators are rare, and the hours on the road are shorter, European trucks don’t require large sleeper cabins or living spaces. But the shorter cabin also creates a shorter wheelbase, which improves handling. Europe has an interstate system, but the roads are windier and the lanes are more narrow. That’s why it’s crucial that the truck can navigate skinny city streets, and a cab over design makes that possible. They also don’t need massive engines, since semi-trucks in Europe are limited to 55 mph.