OSAKA -- Tesla is looking to obtain automotive batteries from multiple sources for its first overseas car-assembly plant, even as current sole supplier Panasonic doubles down on the partnership and plans to move its battery operations to the U.S.
Electric cars in China
Tesla hints at seeking new battery suppliers in blow to Panasonic
Elon Musk says Shanghai factory will 'most likely' draw on multiple sources
Panasonic is now the only supplier for automotive batteries used in Teslas, but the electric vehicle maker is looking to branch out. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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