As electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla prepares to implement structural battery packs for its 4680 battery upon the opening of its new Gigafactory Texas, we now have the latest update from battery supplier Panasonic. Panasonic plans to begin mass-producing Tesla’s 4680 EV batteries by the end of March 2024, at the manufacturer’s Japanese factory, according […]
Earlier this month, Japanese parts supplier Panasonic announced plans to begin producing Tesla’s 4680 cells in 2023, and a new update confirms that the company will deliver batteries to Tesla first. Panasonic says it plans to prioritize Tesla in the supply of 4680 battery cells, once the company is “actually able to deliver” the technology, […]
Tesla’s 4680 next-generation battery cell concept is closer than ever to coming to fruition, with a recent update showing one of the automaker’s partners preparing to begin supplying new electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Panasonic plans to begin mass-producing Tesla’s next-generation 4680 lithium-ion batteries by 2023, which are expected to increase the range of EVs by […]
Panasonic recently revealed prototypes of Tesla’s 4680 battery cell, and in a new interview with Nikkei Asia, CEO Kazuo Tadanobu has shared some more details about the business relationship. When asked where Panasonic would be making Tesla’s 4680 battery cells, the CEO said, “In terms of product development, the technological goals have largely been achieved. […]
Image via Wall Street Journal Panasonic unveiled a prototype 4680 battery cell on Monday, expected to help supply Tesla’s EV battery needs, according to Reuters. The move is also expected to strengthen Tesla’s relationship with the Japan-based company, ahead of Tesla’s plans to widely produce the battery, paving way for cheaper cars and better access […]
Tesla is working with many partners on samples of its 4680 electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and according to a new report, one of the company’s oldest partners is set to establish a new production line this month at Gigafactory Nevada to produce battery cells. Panasonic is readying plans to install a new EV battery production […]
Following news of Panasonic’s new CEO trying to refine the company’s business model, the company has reportedly sold all of its stake in its biggest car production partner. On Friday, a Panasonic spokesperson announced that the company had sold its stake in U.S. EV manufacturer Tesla for roughly $3.6 billion USD, according to Reuters. In […]
Tesla partner Panasonic has played a major role in the company’s battery production, and the company’s head is now planning to bolster and refine the production of Tesla’s 4860 battery even more so than before. Panasonic’s latest President and CEO Yuki Kusumi hopes to produce more batteries for Tesla than ever before in hopes to […]
Panasonic is betting on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell, announced last year at Tesla’s Battery Day event and which resembles a small beer or soda can, to bring the rumored $25,000 electric vehicle (EV) to the forefront, according to Bloomberg. While the battery cell was initially announced with the intent to increase battery cell supply and […]
According to the Financial Times, Panasonic CEO Kazuhiro Tsuga wants the electronics manufacturer to decrease its dependency on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla as its only buyer of EV batteries by catering to other EV makers across the globe. “At some point, we need to graduate from our one-legged approach of relying solely on Tesla”, said […]
Panasonic has been collaborating with Tesla almost since the electric vehicle (EV) company’s inception, but both companies are just starting to see this labor come to fruition. On Tuesday, Panasonic said it was expecting battery supply profits from its partnership with Tesla to be profitable in 2021, increasing its full-year operating profit forecast by more […]
Cobalt is a hot commodity in the world of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, but problems arise when we look at the mineral’s mining practices, hence the need for the recently-formed Fair Cobalt Alliance. As cobalt mining sites continue to run the risk of a number of human rights violations, companies like Tesla and Panasonic are […]
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries make up a major piece of the sustainable transportation puzzle, and Panasonic has been working on this technology since the beginning. On Saturday, it was announced that Panasonic plans to begin production in early 2021 on prototypes for a new, cheaper battery for Tesla, at the request of the latter, according […]
Tesla is getting a major increase in charging capacity, with the help of Panasonic’s $100 million investment into Gigafactory Nevada earlier this year. According to Electrek, Panasonic plans to create battery cells at Gigafactory Nevada which offer a 5% increase in energy density, and a 10% increase in total battery output. Last week, Panasonic […]
The role of the electric vehicle (EV) battery has shifted considerably over the past few years, and now, more than ever before, EV batteries are in incredibly high demand trying to keep up with the budding EV market. On Thursday, Panasonic stated that it was working to create a new battery cell for Tesla, based […]
