China-owned EV battery maker says U.S. plants are on track

AESC confident it can expand despite Washington's increased scrutiny of sector

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AESC Group says it is confident about the U.S. business outlook despite being owned by a Chinese company. (Photo courtesy of the company) 

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan-based electric vehicle battery maker AESC Group is confident its plans for two new U.S. plants remain on track despite Washington's growing scrutiny of the sector over its links to China, the company's chief technology officer told Nikkei Asia.

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