Hybrids Outsold Electric Cars In California For The First Time In Years

California is not universally a tastemaker for the rest of the country, which is probably why the long-awaited West Memphis Erewhon has yet to materialize. When it comes to automobiles, though, California can claim a rich history of influence. From post-WWII hot rods and low-riders to post-GWOT electric cars, the car-crazy state has been at the avant-garde of automotive tastes. The latest data shows that a turn towards hybrids is beginning to materialize, while a turn against Tesla continues.

I want to break all that down in today’s Morning Dump, as well as look at some late-breaking tariff news. Specifically, the news that President Trump has another outline for a deal that involves Japan, and an outline for a deal with Indonesia. Both of these deals seem good for Japan and good for Indonesia, as well as for agricultural producers here in the United States.

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