Hitachi has formed a new company, Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems America, for the development, manufacture and sale of electric vehicle motors.
The company will be based in Kentucky, USA, and will utilise the existing office and manufacturing facilities in Berea City, owned by Hitachi Automotive Systems and led by president is Shingo Nakamura.
Full production is expected to start in 2022 dependent on the effects of COVID-19.
“The establishment of this new company will further strengthen Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems’ business foundation in the expanding electric vehicle market and respond to growing demand for electric vehicle motors in the USA,” the company says.
Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems is a subsidiary of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
