jan 1, 1992 - Japan started to implement policies that promote Li-ion battery development

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The Japanese government has implemented several policies that
have fostered LIB development during the period investigated and
continues to do so until now. Different programs have been in
place since 1992 (Tatsumi, 2010) and Japan still has ambitious LIB
development targets for the future (Energy Storage Council, 2015;
IRENA, 2015a; pv magazine, 2014). While general LIB development
began in the electronics industry, Japanese policy has specifically
targeted electric-vehicle and grid applications, and has successfully
fostered cross-sectoral collaboration between utilities, electronics,
battery manufacturers, automotive firms, and universities

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