U.S. tax credit for EVs out of reach for Toyota, most other Japanese cars

North American production rule for vehicles and batteries presents roadblock

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Toyota Motor and other Japanese car companies make almost not electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids in North America. (Photo by Shuji Nakayama)

TAKAFUMI HOTTA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW YORK -- The Biden administration's latest move to promote electric vehicles in the U.S. poses a roadblock for Toyota Motor and other Japanese automakers: a requirement to make the cars in North America.

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