POSCO Future M to Develop All-Solid-State Battery Cathode Materials for Japanese Automaker

Published: May 6, 2026 19:42

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POSCO Future M recently signed an exclusive development agreement with a Japanese automaker for cathode materials used in all-solid-state batteries, according to industry sources on May 5.

Under the deal, POSCO Future M will exclusively develop and supply cathode materials for the automaker’s all-solid-state battery project.

The partner is reportedly a mid-sized carmaker. This marks the first case in which a Japanese automaker has designated a Korean materials company as the sole supplier of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries.

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