Hitachi to build EV parts plants in US, China and Japan by 2022

Japanese technology group aims for sixfold expansion of capacity as market heats up

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The 2021 Shanghai auto show featuring electric vehicles. Hitachi's push coincides with the Chinese government's promotion of new energy vehicles. © Reuters

KOTARO ABE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Hitachi will build new electric vehicle components factories in Japan, the U.S. and China by the end of next year in a bid to expand capacity about sixfold and strengthen its position as a top supplier of key parts.

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