The traditional motor show in Detroit, USA, opened on the 14th for the first time in three years since President Biden visited, and as the electrification of cars progresses, the latest EV = electric vehicle exhibition is attracting attention.
The traditional motor show, which opened in Detroit, Michigan, known for its automobile industry, was held for the first time in three years since January 2019 due to the effects of the new coronavirus, with more than 30 brands participating.
Major American automakers such as GM (General Motors) and Ford display their locally popular pickup truck EVs and SUVs (multi-purpose sports vehicle EVs) at the center of their booths, appealing their latest EVs.
President Biden also visited on the 14th and said, "We are building the future of electric vehicles. My economic policy has ignited a historic manufacturing boom in the United States." I appealed for the effect of the policy to promote.
According to JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization New York office, the number of new cars sold in the United States last year was more than 15 million units, of which the percentage of electric vehicles etc. was 4.1%, up from 2.2% the previous year.
Under these circumstances, in anticipation of the expansion of EVs in the world's second largest automobile market, the shift to EVs is conspicuous centered on major American companies.