Sanyo's New Battery Factory Can Make 1 Million Lithium-Ion Cells Per Month

Published Aug. 2, 2010 at 9:45 p.m.
Sanyo showing off its solar panels. Photo: SanyoThat's a Lot of BatteriesSanyo has announced the completion of its brand-spanking-new battery factory in Kasai city, Hyogo prefecture, Japan. There it will make lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, bringing Sanyo closer to its goal being a dominant player in the EV market. "The factory will start with a production capacity of 1 million cells per month, with the aim to expand the production scale depending on demand." The company's current partners when it comes to li-ion batteries are the Volkswagen group an


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