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Panasonic Energy Ready to Commence Mass Production of 4680 Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries
Osaka, Japan – September 9, 2024
https://news.panasonic.com/uploads/tmg_block_page_image/file/26531/en240909-7-1.pdf
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. (“Panasonic Energy”), a Panasonic Group Company, today announced that it has finalized preparations for mass
production of the 4680 cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries, marking a much-anticipated
breakthrough in the industry. The company has also revamped its Wakayama factory in Western
Japan, which will serve as the mother factory for the new cells. An opening ceremony was held
today to commemorate the occasion. The mass production is set to start after the final evaluation.
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The Wakayama factory, a base for the manufacture of lithium-ion battery parts, has undergone a
transformation. It will now act as the mother factory for the production of 4680 cells and will serve
as a demonstration hub for new products and methods. The factory will play a key role enhancing
product quality and competitiveness, with processes newly trialed there set to be implemented
globally in other factories. By March 2025, it is expected that roughly 400 staff will be involved in
the development and production of next-generation batteries at the Wakayama factory.
.....
Kazuo Tadanobu, President and Executive Officer, Panasonic Energy, said, "I am excited that we
are ready to start the mass production of the cutting-edge 4680 cell. This milestone is the result
of years of expertise in cylindrical lithium-ion battery manufacturing. I'm confident it will
significantly revolutionize the battery and EV industry. As we add the 4680 cell to our lineup, we'll
cater to a broader range of needs, further promoting the use of EVs and advancing our mission
of fostering a sustainable society.”
Osaka, Japan – September 9, 2024
https://news.panasonic.com/uploads/tmg_block_page_image/file/26531/en240909-7-1.pdf
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. (“Panasonic Energy”), a Panasonic Group Company, today announced that it has finalized preparations for mass
production of the 4680 cylindrical automotive lithium-ion batteries, marking a much-anticipated
breakthrough in the industry. The company has also revamped its Wakayama factory in Western
Japan, which will serve as the mother factory for the new cells. An opening ceremony was held
today to commemorate the occasion. The mass production is set to start after the final evaluation.
.....
The Wakayama factory, a base for the manufacture of lithium-ion battery parts, has undergone a
transformation. It will now act as the mother factory for the production of 4680 cells and will serve
as a demonstration hub for new products and methods. The factory will play a key role enhancing
product quality and competitiveness, with processes newly trialed there set to be implemented
globally in other factories. By March 2025, it is expected that roughly 400 staff will be involved in
the development and production of next-generation batteries at the Wakayama factory.
.....
Kazuo Tadanobu, President and Executive Officer, Panasonic Energy, said, "I am excited that we
are ready to start the mass production of the cutting-edge 4680 cell. This milestone is the result
of years of expertise in cylindrical lithium-ion battery manufacturing. I'm confident it will
significantly revolutionize the battery and EV industry. As we add the 4680 cell to our lineup, we'll
cater to a broader range of needs, further promoting the use of EVs and advancing our mission
of fostering a sustainable society.”
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