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Japan’s Struggle in the EV Race: Playing Catch-Up Behind the Scenes

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Rei Saito
Jul 08, 2024
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Japanese automakers have been global leaders in automotive technology for decades, but the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has revealed significant gaps. In 2022, Japanese cars accounted for less than 5% of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales worldwide​.

This starkly contrasts with the rapid advancements made by Chinese and American manufacturers,…

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