Hope springs eternal. Dodge has at least one thing going for it, size. Having a V-8 engine option long term will not impact the over all corporate carbon footprint by much, especially if other Dodges like Hornet and Banshee take up the slack. Next generation, keeping Challenger and Charger with a mild hybrid (E-torque) line of Hemi powered offerings as long or longer than Mustang makes sense. Tim and the boys have heard the push back loud and clear and all electric essentially is being rejected big time by Dodge loyalists. Stellantis bigwigs could play hardball, but if preserving brand identity is more than spin, then this may happen in some form or another. Turbo sixes, and Hemi engines with some type of hybrid would continue to sustain a new generation of Dodge muscle cars. Frankly,Tesla clones would not, and Dodge knows this clearly in spite of the Banshee dog and pony show that previewed a viable and seductive all electric Dodge, but a niche or hallo Dodge and not what Dodge can be for most of its loyal customers. Maybe someday next century.
I believe these rumors have validity and a strong business case for a green light. Thank goodness Dodge is such a small numerical part of Stellantis and yet a big enough part of its performance image to change minds. Yes dear, it’s true, size does matter!