Panasonic Energy plans to supply Mazda with cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured at its plants in Japan and North America. Mazda intends to install the batteries procured from Panasonic Energy in its battery EVs scheduled to be launched in the latter half of the 2020 decade.
The collaboration between Panasonic Energy and Mazda is seen as a major step toward achieving zero emissions and promoting the growth of the lithium-ion battery industry. Mazda considers this partnership as part of its electrification initiatives and its strategy to curb global warming.
Masahiro Moro, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mazda, said, “As part of our electrification initiatives, Mazda is working with its partners in three phases to flexibly respond to changes in regulatory trends, consumer needs, and other areas. We are delighted to collaborate with Panasonic Energy, which has been a pioneer in automotive lithium-ion batteries, developing high-quality products. We will keep contributing to curbing global warming through various initiatives including our electrification strategy.”
Source: Mazda
