CleanTechnica•3 days ago
China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment
Key Takeaway
The disruption of Japan's domestic kei car market by Chinese players underscores the accelerating global electrification of transportation, creating new demands for grid infrastructure and potentially shifting industrial load centers.
AI Summary
- •China's entry into Japan's protected kei car market, likely with affordable electric vehicles (EVs), signals a significant shift in a previously domestic automotive segment.
- •This competition is expected to accelerate EV adoption in Japan, driving increased demand for charging infrastructure and grid capacity, impacting electricity demand profiles.
- •Potential shifts in automotive manufacturing and supply chains between China and Japan could impact industrial electricity demand and energy policy in both regions.
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Article Content
For years, Japan’s unique kei car segment has been considered untouchable territory, a sanctuary reserved exclusively for domestic automotive giants like Suzuki, Daihatsu, Nissan, and Honda. These affordable, boxy minivehicles have become vital to daily life across Japan, representing the backbone of personal transportation in dense urban centers and rural ... [continued] The post China’s Direct Assault On Japan’s Most “Domestic” Automotive Segment appeared first on CleanTechnica .