Nissan indicated that it would focus on electric hybrid cars rather than flex-fuel vehicles, citing concerns about the availability of fuel.
US automakers have focused on flex-fuel vehicles, hoping to avoid tougher CAFE emission standards. US automakers focus heavily on SUV and truck sales with lower mileage, and CAFE standards may require them to alter their marketing mix.
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