OSAKA -- Panasonic will begin commercial production of batteries for U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla after struggling to bring a large U.S. battery plant online. The company will mass produce its latest power cells in Japan, where it has a large pool of skilled engineers.
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Panasonic to make new Tesla batteries in Japan after U.S. snag
Company grapples with boosting output while ensuring quality and safety
Panasonic will begin mass producing batteries in Japan, for U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla after running into problems at its Gigafactory 1 plant in Nevada. (Photo by Ten Umekuni)
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