5 stories tagged ice on EV Digest.
Despite earlier reports suggesting a potential all-electric or plug-in hybrid future, the refreshed 2027 Lincoln Corsair is expected to remain a conventional gasoline-electric hybrid. This means the luxury compact SUV will not offer a plug-in option or fully electric powertrain, disappointing some who anticipated a more electrified direction for the brand's popular model.
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has introduced the S1, a new track-focused supercar designed for exhilarating performance rather than public roads. This exclusive model, while boasting an accessible price point for its class, is not an electric vehicle and features a traditional internal combustion engine.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently drove a gasoline-powered Ford Mustang GT across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. This choice of a conventional gasoline vehicle, rather than an electric vehicle, has drawn criticism and discussion as Michigan aims to lead in EV manufacturing. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between traditional automotive culture and the push for electrification in the region.
As Dodge prepares to introduce its new electric Charger, the brand is offering significant discounts on the outgoing gasoline-powered Charger models. This move aims to clear inventory and incentivize buyers for the traditional ICE versions before the EV era fully kicks in.
Car and Driver's analysis of projected 2026 sales reveals a landscape dominated by gasoline-powered vehicles, with not a single battery electric, plug-in hybrid, or fuel-cell vehicle cracking the top 25 bestselling cars, trucks, and SUVs in the U.S. This forecast suggests that while EV sales are growing, they are not yet mainstream enough to compete with traditional internal combustion engine mainstays by the middle of the decade.
