Panasonic has announced it will begin building its EV battery

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Panasonic has officially announced the construction of a new facility in DeSoto, Kansas, dedicated to the production of cylindrical Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles. The plant is expected to commence mass production by the end of March 2025. The decision to establish the facility in this location is attributed to the advocacy of the Kansas governor, highlighting the state's strategic importance for electric vehicle manufacturing.

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Nice. Do you have any idea why they chose that location? Does it have good rail transportation nearby?

The company made the announcement overnight. The new facility will produce cylindrical Li-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Mass production is targeted to begin by the end of March 2025.
 

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