The ICE Age Ends: How Electric Cars Are Shutting Down Gas Stations & Garages - CleanTechnica

The article "The ICE Age Ends: How Electric Cars Are Shutting Down Gas Stations & Garages" from CleanTechnica discusses the accelerating transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) and its profound impacts on related industries and infrastructure. Historically, gasoline cars offered convenience through widespread fuel availability, affordable maintenance, and quick repairs. However, as EV adoption surpasses critical thresholds—particularly moving from early adopters to the mainstream market—this convenience is rapidly diminishing. Gas stations and oil-change businesses are closing, while maintenance costs for ICE vehicles are rising, signaling a fundamental shift in the automotive landscape. The article frames this transition using established theories of technology diffusion, such as the diffusion of innovations model and the concept of "crossing the chasm," where a technology moves from niche early adopters to the early majority, triggering rapid market transformation. Drawing parallels with past technological shifts like smartphones, streaming services, and digital cameras, the article highlights how EV adoption is similarly poised