Japanese electronics company Panasonic Corp. on March 13 said that it started large-scale manufacturing of prismatic-type automotive lithium-ion batteries in its Dalian, China, factory.
According to the release, these batteries are made for "eco-conscious" vehicles, which includes hybrids and electric cars.
Panasonic also made its first shipment on March 13 and will ship the batteries to North American and Chinese markets with plans to expand to other destinations.
The release did not disclose how many batteries the facility can produce.
