The number of EV charging stations in Japan fell to around 29,200, down from more than 30,300 the previous year.

Auto suppliers in Japan are confronting a dilemma as the industry pivots away from the combustion engine: Either make the shift too, or find new business.

The Japanese company better known for its motorcycles and sharing historic ties with music instrument maker Yamaha Corp. is crafting a range of soundscapes to replicate the noise an internal combustion engine vehicle makes upon acceleration.