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Japanese EV slows, but automaker influence strong in emerging markets, analysis finds

Published 12:54 on June 16, 2026 / Last updated at 12:55 on June 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Automotive industry associations in Brazil, Indonesia, and Colombia are adopting the messaging of major Japanese automakers on transport decarbonisation, advocating for the continued use of combustion-powered hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels over electric vehicles (EV), according to a think tank's analysis.
Automotive industry associations in Brazil, Indonesia, and Colombia are adopting the messaging of major Japanese automakers on transport decarbonisation, advocating for the continued use of combustion-powered hybrid vehicles and alternative fuels over electric vehicles (EV), according to a think tank's analysis.


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