Detroit Approaches a Cliff as America Falls Behind in Global EV Race

Detroit Approaches a Cliff as America Falls Behind in Global EV Race

At the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, the spotlight quietly shifted. Electric vehicles, once framed as the inevitable future of the industry, were no longer the centerpiece. Instead, automakers emphasized hybrids, updated gasoline models and incremental efficiency improvements. The message from Detroit was unmistakable: The United States is pulling back from a transition that much of the world is accelerating. The post Detroit Approaches a Cliff as Ame…