As the electric car market grows, automakers have the need to develop new electric cars. to ensure an adequate supply of batteries. Precisely for this reason, brands are signing agreements with companies in the sector. In this regard, an interesting news arrives which concerns Mazda.
Indeed, the Japanese manufacturer has announced that it has started discussions with Panasonic for a future supply of accumulators.
FIRST DETAILSAccording to what Mazda said, if the agreement is reached, it will be a matter of course. achieved, Panasonic will take care of the to supply batteries with cylindrical cells which will be produced in Panasonic Energy plants in Japan and North America. These accumulators will subsequently be used in the new electric vehicles of the Japanese manufacturer which will be launched on the market in the second half of the year. of the decade.
For the moment, no further details on the ongoing discussions have been added. It will be it is interesting to find out if the agreement will also include the 4680 cylindrical cells that Panasonic is developing for Tesla but which it aims to offer to other manufacturers as well. However, this is very interesting news at a time when automakers are working to achieve a stable supply chain for the production of their future electric models. Masahiro Moro, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mazda, commented:
As part of our electrification initiatives, Mazda is working in three phases with its partners to flexibly respond to trend changes in regulations, consumer needs and other areas. We are delighted to be partnering with Panasonic Energy, which is the largest partner in the industry. has been a pioneer in lithium-ion batteries for cars, developing high quality products. We will continue to contribute to the containment of global warming through various initiatives, including our electrification strategy.
Kazuo Tadanobu, President, CEO of Panasonic Energy, added:
Since; The automotive industry is rapidly advancing electrification and is now becoming increasingly popular. At the forefront of this technology, the collaboration with Mazda will be the next step. an important step towards achieving our mission of building a global society. in which the pursuit of happiness is and a sustainable environment are in harmony with each other. With our superior technology and extensive experience, we will drive the growth of the lithium-ion battery industry and further accelerate our efforts to achieve zero emissions.
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