Pioneering Partnership: Panasonic and Subaru Join Forces for EV Battery Innovation

July 28, 2023 – In the realm of electric mobility, a groundbreaking partnership is on the horizon as Panasonic Corporation and Subaru Corporation, both major players in Japan, prepare to unveil their collaborative venture in the development of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This comes at a pivotal moment when the demand for EVs is surging…

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Panasonic Announces Expansion Plans: Boosting Semiconductor Chip Mounting Machine Production with ¥15 Billion Investment in China and Japan

July 11, 2023 – In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Panasonic Holdings’ subsidiary, Panasonic Connect, has unveiled ambitious plans to meet the growing demand for semiconductor packaging equipment. The company intends to invest approximately 15 billion Japanese yen (around 765 million Chinese yuan) to expand its facilities in Yamanashi, Japan, and Jiangsu, China. Anticipating a…

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Panasonic Energy Embarks on Ambitious Expansion Plan to Meet Growing EV Battery Demand

July 3, 2023 – Panasonic Energy, the renowned energy company, is set to embark on an ambitious expansion plan to meet the surging demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In a recent interview with Reuters, Shojiro Watanabe, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Panasonic Energy, revealed the company’s intention to construct approximately four new factories…

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Panasonic Shifts Focus: Exiting Lead-Acid Battery Production, Embracing EV Lithium-ion Batteries

June 1, 2023 – Panasonic Takes a New Direction, Focusing on Lithium-ion Battery Production for Electric Vehicles In a strategic move, Panasonic Corporation announced on May 31 that its subsidiary, Panasonic Energy, has officially withdrawn from lead-acid battery production. Instead, the company will concentrate its operational resources on the production of lithium-ion batteries for electric…

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Panasonic Delays Commercial Production of 4680 Battery Cells for Tesla

May 11, 2023 – Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of Tesla’s endeavors, Panasonic, a key supplier for the electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant delay in the commercial production of the highly anticipated 4680 battery cells. The company now plans to commence production between April and September 2024, a departure from their previous schedule. This…

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