Japan EV battery tester expands capacity as demand ramps up

Manufacturer Espec beefs up services to tap into push for domestic production

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Espec sells EV battery testers to manufacturers as well as offering its own testing services. (Photo courtesy of Espec)

MAMORU TSUGE, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Japan's Espec will double its in-house testing equipment for electric-vehicle batteries, anticipating higher demand for its services from manufacturers as the government looks to promote domestic production.

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