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title: "Electric Cars: The Role of Standards in Japan and Abroad"
description: The market for electric cars is growing at a rapid rate. In this column, you will read about its history and trends in Japan and abroad. You will see how standards play an important role in the field, especially concerning safety. Safety is one of the most important factors influencing growth of this market.
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# Electric Cars: The Role of Standards in Japan and Abroad

Posted by [TUV Rheinland](https://insights.tuv.com/blog/author/tuv-rheinland) on Jan 8, 2016 5:52:03 PM

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The market for electric cars is growing at a rapid rate. In this column, you will read about its history and trends in Japan and abroad. You will see how standards play an important role in the field, especially concerning safety. Safety is one of the most important factors influencing growth of this market.

![arima-600x700-250x250.jpg](https://insights.tuv.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/arima-600x700-250x250.jpg?width=250&height=250&name=arima-600x700-250x250.jpg "arima-600x700-250x250.jpg")

**Kazushi Arima, General Manager Mobility at TÜV Rheinland Japan** shares his insights in the Expert Column dedicated to Japan's Regulatory Environment in collaboration with Japan Industry News.

**[Read the article here](https://www.japanindustrynews.com/2015/11/electric-cars-role-of-standards-in-japan-and-abroad/)**

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