Panasonic's energy unit prepares for 4680 EV battery production

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By Daniel Leussink and Maki Shiraki KINOKAWA, Japan (Reuters) - The energy unit of Japan's Panasonic Holdings has finalised preparations for the mass-production of its 4680 electric-vehicle ...

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