Hemi V8s are the core of the Dodge muscle car experience, and yet emissions and fuel economy pressures were greater than even the enthusiasm of enthusiasts and Dodge's desire to oblige them. Something had to give,

The public's reception towards the Dodge Charger EV has been nothing but cold. Could it have been hotter branded as a Chrysler?

Folks, it's a strange feeling to get up in the morning, make your coffee, look out your kitchen window and see a Dodge muscle car parked in your driveway—with a plug running into your home Level 2 electric vehicle charger. I can't say that's a sight I ever expected to see.