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Panasonic to Expand Lithium-ion Battery Capacity for Vehicle Market

Oct 9, 2017 17:25

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Japan-based Panasonic will expand its lithium-ion battery capacity at one plant in Himeji, Japan.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 9 (SMM) – Japan-based Panasonic will expand its lithium-ion battery capacity at one plant in Himeji, Japan.

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