Panasonic has inaugurated its second battery plant in the U.S., located in De Soto, Kansas. This facility represents a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. It spans 4.7 million square feet and is designed to produce 2170-format cylindrical cells. The De Soto plant is expected to enhance productivity by 20% compared to the Nevada facility, producing 70 cells per second. With this new plant, Panasonic aims to support the growing electric vehicle market amidst trade tensions, with Tesla being a primary customer.
Panasonic has opened its second U.S. battery plant in De Soto, Kansas, a 4.7-million-square-foot facility that enhances its manufacturing capabilities and supports expansion efforts.
The De Soto plant will be able to produce 70 battery cells per second, translating to more than 6 million cells daily, significantly increasing productivity.
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