"California's Clean Energy Shift: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Gain Ground Amid Trade Tensions. California has seen a significant shift in its automotive market, with environmentally friendly vehicles gaining traction among consumers. According to recent registration data, standard hybrids captured nearly a quarter of the state's new car market, while electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for over 16 percent. Meanwhile, plug-in hybrids made up a smaller but still notable 2.3 percent of registrations. The trend comes as President Donald Trump's imposition of new tariffs on imported vehicles has sparked concerns about the impact on the state's economy and the automotive industry. As the state continues to push for cleaner energy and lower emissions, it remains to be seen whether this shift towards hybrid and electric vehicles will accelerate or slow down in the face of growing trade tensions."
Standard hybrids captured 22 percent of California’s 864,848 first-half registrations. EVs had 16 percent and plug-in hybrids had 2.3 percent. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on more than ...
