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News September 18, 2025 0 comments on Tesla Could See Big Range Gains from Panasonic’s Next-Gen Battery Tech

Tesla Could See Big Range Gains from Panasonic’s Next-Gen Battery Tech

by Matt Wilson

Panasonic is working on a breakthrough electric vehicle (EV) battery that could significantly boost the range of Tesla’s most popular models within the next two years. The Japanese electronics giant, one of Tesla’s key battery […]

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News September 9, 2024 0 comments on Panasonic ready for mass production of 4680 cells for Tesla

Panasonic ready for mass production of 4680 cells for Tesla

by Darryn John

Panasonic has announced its is ready to begin mass production of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells. The production of these cells, which will take place at Panasonic’s Wakayama plant in Japan, comes after years of development […]

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News January 23, 2024 0 comments on Panasonic Postpones Third North American Battery Plant to Focus on Maximizing Existing Operations

Panasonic Postpones Third North American Battery Plant to Focus on Maximizing Existing Operations

by Matt Wilson

Panasonic has announced a delay in its plans to construct a third battery plant in North America. This decision reflects a broader trend in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, as demand cools and companies recalibrate […]

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News January 15, 2024 0 comments on Panasonic Working on Upgraded 2170 Battery Cell Set to Boost Tesla Model 3/Y Affordability

Panasonic Working on Upgraded 2170 Battery Cell Set to Boost Tesla Model 3/Y Affordability

by Matt Wilson

Panasonic is gearing up to unveil an upgraded version of the 2170 battery cell, which could help reduce the price of Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y. According to Shoichiro Watanabe, Panasonic’s Chief Technology Officer […]

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News October 30, 2023 0 comments on Panasonic cuts EV battery production in Japan, expects growth at Giga Nevada

Panasonic cuts EV battery production in Japan, expects growth at Giga Nevada

by Darryn John

Panasonic said on Monday it is cutting production of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in Japan by up to 60%. However, while the company is cutting production at home, it is doing the opposite in the […]

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News June 5, 2023 0 comments on Panasonic to increase 2170 battery production at Gigafactory Nevada by 10%: Report

Panasonic to increase 2170 battery production at Gigafactory Nevada by 10%: Report

by Darryn John

Panasonic will reportedly increase production of Tesla’s 2170 battery cells at Gigafactory Nevada over the next two years by 10%. The decision to increase production comes as Tesla puts pressure on Panasonic to meet its […]

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News May 10, 2023 0 comments on Panasonic delays production of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells

Panasonic delays production of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells

by Darryn John

Panasonic has announced that it is delaying commercial production of Tesla’s 4680 battery cells. The company revealed on Wednesday that it will begin operations a year later than originally planned, between April and September 2024, […]

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Cybertruck March 10, 2023 0 comments on Tesla partners with Asian companies to improve 4680 production and bring down costs

Tesla partners with Asian companies to improve 4680 production and bring down costs

by Richard Walker

Tesla has a new battery, known as the 4680, which promises several improvements over the company’s previous batteries. However, Tesla has had troubles ramping production so the company is turning to Chinese and Korean material suppliers […]

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News December 13, 2022 0 comments on Panasonic and Lucid ink EV battery supply deal

Panasonic and Lucid ink EV battery supply deal

by Scott Nordlund

Panasonic announced this morning that the company had signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion batteries with Lucid. The deal will see Lucid use Panasonic batteries in its long-range Lucid Air and Gravity SUV. This move […]

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Tesla Energy December 12, 2022 0 comments on Tesla’s Megapacks help Panasonic power plant with 100 percent renewable energy

Tesla’s Megapacks help Panasonic power plant with 100 percent renewable energy

by Richard Walker

Battery maker Panasonic is going green in an emphatic way. The company is testing running a manufacturing plant completely on renewable energy in Japan. The 52-hectare test site, located in Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, near Kyoto, […]

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