Automakers from around the world are showcasing their electric vehicles at one of the world's largest motor shows in Shanghai.
The 10-day event began on Tuesday. More than 1,000 companies are taking part.
One out of every four new cars sold in China last year were electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel-cell models. The ratio is expected to rise this year to around one-third, or over 9 million vehicles.
Chinese EV maker BYD rolled out an SUV at the event.
Toyota unveiled two concept EVs. Honda is displaying three electric models. All are being shown to the public for the first time.
Japanese automakers are said to be lagging behind in China, the world's largest EV market.
The 10-day event began on Tuesday. More than 1,000 companies are taking part.
One out of every four new cars sold in China last year were electric, plug-in hybrid or fuel-cell models. The ratio is expected to rise this year to around one-third, or over 9 million vehicles.
Chinese EV maker BYD rolled out an SUV at the event.
Toyota unveiled two concept EVs. Honda is displaying three electric models. All are being shown to the public for the first time.
Japanese automakers are said to be lagging behind in China, the world's largest EV market.
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The 10-day Shanghai Motor Show, hosting over 1,000 companies worldwide, showcases electric vehicles (EVs). In China, one out of four new cars sold last year were EVs or hybrids. This ratio is projected to increase to around a third for the current year, totaling approximately 9 million vehicles.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230418_35/
Date: April 18, 2023
Created: 2023/04/19 07:45
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:52
Last Read: 2023/04/19 07:47