Which is still far higher than 100 which was the norm for decades.  Seems to be a combination of the larger studs, and larger aluminum wheels.

That's why I said "unique" Bronco Sport.   You know, this just made me think - we have been discussing a longer wheelbase BS - this looks like just that (though obviously adding a few inches to the existing BS would be easier than a new model).  Interesting either way...

My Maverick has the same M14 x 1.5 size studs, and they recommend 142 lb/ft or 200 Nm.   HRG

The New Jeep Compass May Not Come to the US   Jeep finally comes clean, admits Brampton and USA Jeep Compass are stalled (updated) – Stellpower – that Mopar news site

Well, it is not Bronco Sport but something similar. The steering wheel logo clearly indicates it is a Bronco something...   It could be a replacement for Escape in China.

Because there is no transmission or driveshaft, most EV platforms are designed so it can be FWD, RWD, or AWD depending on how many motors you want to use and you can just change it however you want or need. Case in point, Polestar 2 single motor started as FWD but switched to RWD after 3 years. VW MEB is likewise designed for all 3 applications.    As for snow traction, someone already pointed out the weight of EV is in the center where the battery sits so either drive wheels will work... it's not a big problem.   I don't think there is evidence support a blanket statement that FWD EV is cheaper to engineer or cheaper to build. But I do think old habits die hard so car companies often default to what they did before - they've done B-segment car for 60 years as FWD and maybe there is no reason to do anything differently.    The other main reason for sticking with FWD on small cars is car companies want to preserve the handling characteristic. Renault was asked why its Renault 5 EV is FWD and that was the answer it gave... they wanted it to handle like a FWD hot hatch. VW maybe thinking the same thing on ID.2.          

That might be the most ridiculous thing you’ve said here.  Fleet sales are intermittent and one slightly down quarter means nothing.  It’s still on track for over $5B profit for the year .

Ultium offers 3 motors - 242 hp, 371 and 83 hp AWD assist.  Larger more expensive vehicles use 1, 2 or 3 of the two more powerful motors.  Cheaper vehicles (which was the subject at hand) would use the 242 hp motor and the AWD assist motor which goes in the rear.  So deleting the rear assist motor leaves you with FWD.  Not worth changing to RWD in that case.

I still think doing both ICE and pure EV compromises both but we’ll see.  It worked ok for F150.

I think most of us get it. It's not a glamorous, or exciting part of the business, the products aren't particularly lust worthy or aspirational. But they generate profit through the nose.    Selling transits and super duty chassis cabs is what enables Ford to sustainably keep things like the mustang around. Gotta prioritize what keeps the lights on first, and the fun stuff later down the line.