Toyota and Panasonic established a JV for the production of EV batteries

The all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV not only looks to further Toyota's commitment to a carbon neutral future, but it does so in style. Ready to make a fresh mark on the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) segment, bZ4X blends bold, modern styling with tech-laden features in an extremely capable platform. bZ4X is more than a battery-electric SUV – it's a new take on multi-purpose vehicles. Coming to dealerships this spring...

12 April 2022

The Toyota bZ4X electric SUV is ready for its market introduction across Europe. Built on a dedicated new platform for battery electric vehicles, using the eTNGA philosophy, it is the first in a series of new bZ (Beyond Zero) models. Offering sharp design, spacious packaging, and authentic SUV performance. It also marks the debut of a new all-wheel-drive system that uses individual electric motors on the front and...

1 April 2022

NHK reports that Panasonic plans to build a plant in the USA to build 4680 batteries for Tesla. According to the media's sources, the Japanese company ponders on buying land in Oklahoma or Kansas. The latest Tesla gigafactory is in Texas, which borders Oklahoma state. A week ago, Panasonic officially said that it will commence producing batteries for Tesla in two years in its Wakayama factory. There's no official...

4 March 2022

Panasonic today announced that its Energy Company will establish a production facility at its Wakayama Factory in western Japan to manufacture the 4680 lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) in order to expand its business globally. To contribute to the rapid adoption of EVs, Panasonic has been working to enhance its line-up of automotive lithium-ion batteries. Currently, Panasonic is developing the...

28 February 2022

When the 2023 Toyota bZ4X battery-electric SUV arrives at dealers later this year, it will come with more than just stylish looks and emissions-free utility. The all-new EV will also mark the start of a collaboration between Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and EVgo to provide new bZ4X customers with on-the-go access to DC fast charging stations. EVgo’s high-powered chargers provide EV drivers both flexibility...

25 February 2022

With the Toyota bZ4x the brand is ushering in a new era. Building on the modular e-TNGA platform developed specifically for battery-electric vehicles, the new Toyota bZ4X combines a striking, futuristic-looking SUV design with plenty of space as well as advanced connectivity and safety technologies. At its heart is the all-electric powertrain. The entry-level version, which is available at prices starting at 47,490...

16 February 2022

Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA), a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, today announced plans to expand in Northern Nevada with a new campus in Reno that is anticipated to open in spring 2022. The 94,483 sq. ft. existing building at 645 East Plumb Lane managed by Industrial Realty Group, LLC (IRG) in Reno is being renovated to become PENA's division headquarters and will feature state-of...

22 December 2021

On December 14, Toyota held a press briefing on its battery EV (BEV) strategies and revealed several Toyota and Lexus BEV models that it is readying for market launch. These models comprise not the "dreamy future" but the one that's "around the corner" - the foreseeable one. As always, Toyota is true to practicality and realism in its approach to the market. During his presentation, President Akio Toyoda announced...

15 December 2021

Today, Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina and Mayor Filmore York of Liberty, North Carolina, joined Toyota Motor North America's leaders to announce Greensboro-Randolph Megasite has been chosen as the location for Toyota's new $1.29 billion automotive battery manufacturing plant, to be named, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC). When it comes online in 2025, TBMNC will have four production lines...

6 December 2021

At its Kenshiki event for media this week, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) communicated the latest news on its European business strategy, sharing the company’s vision, new products and technology developments. Kenshiki means insight in Japanese, and this year’s event focussed on TME’s commitment to carbon neutrality, the acceleration of its electrification plan and its active role in building a hydrogen economy. During...

3 December 2021

The all-new bZ4X, the first model in Toyota's new bZ – beyond zero – family of zero-emission battery electric vehicles (BEVs) makes its European debut today, presented as a production-ready vehicle that will be launched across Europe in 2022. At the same time as it marks further development of Toyota’s long-established electrified vehicle technologies, bZ4X also delivers important innovations in safety, driver...

3 December 2021

Toyota's all-electric bZ4X made its U.S. production model debut today. As a leader in electrification, Toyota's introduction of bZ4X represents the first of a global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the global "Toyota bZ" brand umbrella. Once the rubber hits the road, bZ4X will have a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 250 miles for XLE front-wheel drive models. "With zero emissions and...

17 November 2021

Subaru has unveiled the 2023 Subaru Solterra for Japan today and the global version will go official ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-electric five-passenger SUV is developed with Toyota and has an AWD system with an 80 kW motor on the front and a 160 kW motor on the rear axle. It uses Subaru's AWD X-Mode system with a new Grip Control. The compact eAxle motor unit realizes a short overhang design and a...

11 November 2021

Toyota announced today that it will invest approximately $3.4 billion (380 billion yen) in automotive batteries in the United States through 2030. Specifically, the investment is for developing and localizing automotive battery production, including those for battery electric vehicles, and is part of the global total of approx. $13.5 billion (1.5 trillion yen) set aside for investment in battery development and...

19 October 2021