Panasonic Energy of North America
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Panasonic Energy of North America
Leading the charge to powering a more sustainable future
Our Purpose
Here at Panasonic Energy, we set out each day to change the world by accelerating the transition to sustainable energy through the production of safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries.
Our History
Our journey began in 2017 when Panasonic Energy of North America (PENA) began producing batteries for the world's leading electric vehicle manufacturer at the Gigafactory in Sparks, Nevada. Our operation has since grown to be one of the largest lithium-ion battery factories in the world with a growing workforce of more than 4,000 employees that has surpassed six billion cells delivered and counting. And this is just the beginning.
Our Future
As a next step on our journey, we are expanding our operations into De Soto, Kansas as we strive to increase battery production and further support our long-term commitment to advancing the EV industry in the U.S. and building a better world.
As the demand for EVs rapidly grows, we continue to innovate our lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to achieve greater efficiency and performance in electric vehicles.
Our People
How do we ensure success in our pursuit of a sustainable future? We put our people at the core of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and upholds our cultural values. We enable our employees to pursue their dreams. We set out each day to win as a team.
Sound like something you are interested in being a part of? Let’s connect! Join our talent community to be the first to know about job opportunities as they are communicated in the coming months.
In the News
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Panasonic and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada unveil "Clean Energy" patch
The first-of-its-kind "Clean Energy" patch program initiative will promote careers in STEM for young women.
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Panasonic & Truckee Meadows Community College unveil new advanced manufacturing training center in Reno
The facility aims to foster innovation and education in manufacturing, emphasizing a joint commitment toward advancing STEM education and technology in the region.
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Panasonic signs agreement with H&T for lithium-ion EV battery cans
The long-term agreement aims to expand production of safe EV batteries and increase EV production capacity by strengthening North American supply chains.
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Panasonic to invest in NMG and purchase graphite in multi-year deal
Low-impact supply chain will fully integrate anode active material sourcing from mining to delivering battery material
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Panasonic partners with NOVONIX for sustainable synthetic graphite supply
Off-take agreement advances Panasonic's commitment to carbon footprint reduction and resilient supply chain in North America.
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Panasonic Partners with Sila for Procurement of Material for EV Batteries
Panasonic Foundation, NASA and NIA Collaborate to Support Equity in STEM
“A Space for All” STEM Fest invited families and students of all ages to enjoy a weekend of interactive experiences, educational activities, guest speakers and informational exhibits.
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Panasonic Energy Names Senior Leadership to Kansas EV Battery Facility
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Subaru and Panasonic Start Talks to Build Partnership
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Panasonic to Purchase Silicon Anode Materials from Nexeon
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Panasonic and Mazda to Enter into Partnership Discussions
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Truckee Meadows Community College & Panasonic Partner to Promote Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
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Palantir and Panasonic sign multi-year agreement
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Hexagon Purus and Panasonic sign multi-year supply agreement
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Panasonic awards Turner-Yates contract to build EV battery plant
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SSOE Group selected for electric vehicle battery plant in Kansas
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Panasonic to supply lithium-ion batteries for Lucid EVs
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Panasonic Energy breaks ground on EV battery factory in Kansas
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New EV battery facility in Kansas will initially produce 30 GWh
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Panasonic and Kansas partner on US-based EV battery facility
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Panasonic Energy Digest
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