Dodge has ended its favorite muscle cars, another indication that Joe Biden is the new Jimmy Carter.
These days, the comparisons with Jimmy Carter have exceeded projections. Inflation? Check. What are the recessionary effects of this? The media does not want to believe it. Are gas prices on the rise? It is clear that gas prices are rising at a rate of nearly two dollars per gallon. This should be a cause to feel more relaxed. Joe Biden’s brief tenure is marked by a decline in international standing and general social malaise.
Now we can add another Carter-esque character trait to the list – we will see the demise of more of those American icons of the road, the muscle cars. The gas crisis of late 1970s and other influences led to many famous cars being removed from the showrooms. The Charger became a luxurious sedan, the Cordoba. And the Mustang was an economical option.
We are witnessing very similar economic forces today, which is causing concern for these American icons. Due to rising gas prices and government pressure to make the switch to electric vehicles more efficient, the most popular cars are likely to go up in blocks.
Dodge made it clear that the Dodge Challenger and Charger will not be available for purchase by the end 2023. The automaker will now be committing to the manufacture of EVs. In addition to pressure being placed upon the sector by politicians, the company is also moving towards EV production.
The carbon credits bill that the company had to pay is another. Over $360 million was required annually by the European parent company to offset carbon emissions. The company in the US is now looking at converting more of its production into the manufacture of electric vehicles.
The Dodge Challenger and Charger line was resurrected by Dodge almost two decades ago. This shockwave sent a welcome shockwave through an industry that was beginning to see a return this type of car. As the iconic namesplates of the 1960s and 1970s, it was seen as a sign of American strength on the road. The Plymouth GTO and Ford GT were also revived in this era. Other large-engined vehicles with high horsepower delivered their engines. Popular models such as Corvette and Mustang saw an increase in popularity.
While it may seem strange to think that this market will transition to all-electric cars, the muscle car segment is moving in the right direction. Ford Mustang, which has an all-electric version since 2012 has received a lot of praise. The Mustang avoided being in comparison with the Prius while still achieving muscle car status. Dodge announced its version of the EV-powered muscle car in 2024. Dodge has not stated whether the Challenger or Charger will be used for this new generation.
Although it is unclear if this marks the end or not, a new generation is on its way. It remains to be determined how economically viable they will be in the future. The automakers appear to be at the forefront of technology. However, the real question is whether public charging will become feasible.
Recent Wall Street Journal writer Rachel WolfeWe will detail what that was likeTo make the trip from New Orleans to Chicago by renting an EV. From the range of driving to the location and quality of charging stations, everything was not perfect. Unplanned charges can take up to 8 hours at some stations rated Level-2.
It seems that EVs are the future for driving. At this point, the future is still far away.