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[Tokyo 25th Reuters]–Panasonic Energy’s president, Issei Tadashi, who will be launched as a holding company in April next year, will develop for the major US electric vehicle (EV) Tesla in response to a joint interview on the 25th. It was revealed that the new in-vehicle cylindrical battery “4680”, which had been in the process of being put into practical use, has come to practical use. It is said that a prototype line for mass production will be launched in Japan in the second half of this year. On the other hand, regarding the battery to be installed in the EV that Apple is developing, the possibility of future collaboration was not denied.
Tesla announced the development of “4680” in September last year. President Tadashi said, “I’ve been discussing (with Tesla) before that.” “Because of the technical prospects, we are building a prototype line in Japan. I’m thinking of finding out to that point. “
Regarding the EV battery lithium iron phosphate (LFP) provided by China’s Ningde Dynasty New Energy Technology (CATL) and BYD, “The product has a low environmental load, high capacity, and high safety, and is on the market. Contribution is the greatest value. We will concentrate on that. “The company has clarified its policy to concentrate on mass production of 4680 instead of producing LFP.
The fact that it is considered to be a supplier of batteries for EVs that Apple is developing “does not deny the expansion of various possibilities,” he said.
Reuters reported on the 22nd that Apple has added Panasonic as a candidate for EV battery procurement.
However, he said, “The main axis is the current partnership centered on Tesla. We will take care not to delay the work that we should be doing.”
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