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by zbrozek 1307 days ago
In case the jargon isn't transparent, in automotive a 'skateboard' is roughly a flat frame with batteries, motor, motor controller, and suspension onto which you can bolt the rest. A vehicle platform, really.
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"body on frame, but with a marketing twist so that keyboard commandos don't crap on it by making comparisons to antiquated vehicles"
Thanks for that. The jargon wasn't transparent at all. Makes perfect sense once it's pointed out though.