Nissan Motor Co. has paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans while expanding its electric vehicle (EV) lineup to five vehicles in the United States, the Japanese automaker said, Nathan Gomes reported for Reuters.
The announcement comes as weaker-than-expected EV demand prompts global automakers to pull back from their ambitious electrification plans to focus on hybrids and gas-powered models instead. I Photo: Nissan
"We are adjusting the timeline for the introduction of these five new models to ensure we bring the vehicles to the market at the right time," a Nissan spokesperson told Reuters.
The company's new lineup for the US also includes battery-powered crossover SUVs. While Nissan's electric sedans are still in the production plan, the company expects the SUVs to be rolled out faster than its sedans.
The company also said its Canton, Mississippi factory would support manufacturing its next-generation vehicles.
The announcement comes as weaker-than-expected EV demand prompts global automakers to pull back from their ambitious electrification plans to focus on hybrids and gas-powered models instead.
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