sorry for being simplistic.
but I see two issues here.
One: the car is never mechanically powered. Electrically powered motors always "drive" the rear wheels. the caveat is that under low batter power and heavier load, the ICE helps to create the electricity that drives the car. Not to say that it mechanically drives the car. FWIW.. I really don't care how one might interpret this, but to me it is is what it is. Call it whatever you want but don't confuse the capability.
Two: As with any headline news, there is always a slant. it's a shame but its true. The good news here is Camaro5 is full of members who can do their own research and come to their own conclusions.