- Daihatsu has launched its first mass-produced electric commercial vehicles in Japan.
- The e-Hijet Cargo and e-Atrai were developed in collaboration with Toyota and Suzuki for delivery services.
- EV sales currently represent a small fraction (1.6%) of Japan's total vehicle sales, and their impact remains to be seen.

A: Hey, did you hear about Daihatsu?

B: No, what’s up with them?

A: They just started selling electric vans! Little ones, for businesses.

B: Wow, really? Electric vans? That's cool! Are they popular?

A: Apparently, lots of companies want to be more eco-friendly now. They're hoping to sell a lot.

B: That makes sense. I saw a few electric trucks the other day.

A: Yeah, Daihatsu worked with Toyota and Suzuki to make them. They're for deliveries and stuff.

B: So, is Japan big on electric vehicles yet?

A: Not really. Only a tiny bit of car sales were electric last year. It's like, 1.6%!

B: That’s not much! Honda and Mitsubishi have them too, huh?

A: Yep, they're all trying to see if these electric vans will boost sales.

B: Fingers crossed! Maybe it’ll be more common soon.