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Panasonic is proud to announce that it has received the 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR. Panasonic’s accomplishments are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America today announced that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – the newest attraction at Walt Disney World® Resort – has been brought to life using Panasonic’s award-winning 4K projection technology. Now open in Orlando, FL, and coming to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA in 2022, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway features the latest technology collaboration between Disney and Panasonic, the Official Projection Technology of Walt Disney World® Resort and Disneyland® Resort. The ride is the first Disney ride-through attraction featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Panasonic is proud to announce additional details regarding the collaboration with Drop, the leading smart kitchen platform, to simplify the lives of home cooks using their appliances.

Panasonic today announced the addition of an Elite tier to its Residential Solar Installer Program to recognize and reward standout installers with best-in-class benefits. This exclusive tier is only available to the highest-performing Panasonic residential solar installers who have established successful, longstanding partnerships between their businesses and Panasonic. This new addition introduces the third level of the program, building on existing Authorized and Premium installer categories.

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation and Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America are expanding the availability of the Fender Premium Audio System to the all-new 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV. The VW Atlas Cross Sport will be equipped with one of the most advanced Fender Premium Audio systems to date – featuring 12 speakers and 480 watts of amplifier power.

For more than 100 years, Panasonic has been committed to making positive contributions to society. The Panasonic Foundation today announced that it has contributed $100,000 to the Skyhook Foundation. This contribution supports Camp Skyhook, an immersive, outdoor learning experience in the Angeles National Forest that aims to initiate and encourage children’s interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The contribution is intended to help cut down Camp Skyhook’s current six-year waiting list and enable greater access to STEM experiences for kids in underserved communities.

Panasonic, an industry-leading manufacturer of air conditioning, heating and indoor air quality systems, will exhibit its latest heating and cooling solution, the ClimaPure™ XE ductless mini-split system, at this year’s International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR). With patented nanoe™ X technology, the new solution provides a comfortable environment for occupants by reducing common pollutants and odors to help maintain healthy indoor air quality within residential, institutional and light commercial spaces.

Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America today announced its leading laser projection, professional display and professional video technology will be deployed at the grand opening of Black Fire Innovation, a new research and technology hub created to drive innovation in the hospitality, gaming and entertainment industries.

Panasonic, an industry-leading manufacturer of air conditioning, heating and indoor air quality systems, will showcase its latest suite of heating, cooling and healthy indoor living solutions, including the ClimaPure™ XE ductless mini-split system and the Cosmos™ healthy home system, at the International Builder Show (IBS) 2020.

At Panasonic's Tech Talk during CES 2020, five-time Olympic gold medalist and 15-time World Champion swimmer Katie Ledecky along with Panasonic of North America announced the launch of her STEM education program, "Katie Ledecky's Dive Into STEM Education powered by Panasonic." The digital program delivered to schools is aimed at enabling and encouraging students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Panasonic Automotive, a global expert in automotive infotainment solutions and connectivity, revealed its latest fully connected ecockpit concept at CES 2020. The technology platform integrates Panasonic’s proprietary SkipGen 3.0 in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system with Google’s Android Automotive OS running on Android 10. In the concept vehicle, SkipGen 3.0 is paired with the next generation cockpit domain controller, SPYDR 3.0. At the core, the single brain SPYDR 3.0 acts as a hypervisor and is capable of driving up to eleven displays. Both SkipGen 3.0 and SPYDR 3.0 are connected and powered by Panasonic’s proprietary software and cloud platform, OneConnectSM.

LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2020) – From once in a lifetime experiences like the Olympics and intergalactic travel to safer, more efficient roadways, smart mobility solutions, and immersive entertainment experiences, Panasonic is showcasing a wide range of innovation at CES 2020. Panasonic’s booth is divided into four highly interactive zones – Smart Mobility, Immersive Experiences, Intelligent Living Spaces, and an Olympic Corner – highlighting why the company is a leading integrated solutions provider and how those solutions deliver a better life, a better world.