Nissan to pause US EV production plans as tax credits dry up

Japanese automaker eyes robust hybrid demand for future focus

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Nissan is suspending plans to produce two electric SUVs at its plant in Canton, Mississippi. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

SHUHEI OCHIAI and RYOSUKE HANADA

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor will suspend plans to produce electric vehicles in the U.S., the company said Wednesday, as EV sales in the country remain sluggish and demand is set to slow even further after President Donald Trump ended tax credits on purchases.

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