Date: 30/11/2010

Panasonic to supply Lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid

The Panasonic Group has announced it will supply lithium-ion batteries for Toyota Motor Corporation's Prius Plug-in Hybrid. This will be the first time for the Panasonic Group to supply its lithium-ion batteries for a mass production plug-in hybrid vehicle, says Panasonic.

Panasonic explains that growing public concern for conserving the environment and escalating oil prices, the demand for rechargeable batteries for eco-friendly vehicles is expected to grow rapidly in response to this, the company is enhancing its development abilities and strengthening its business for rechargeable batteries for eco-friendly vehicles.