Sanyo in talks to supply EV, motorcycle batteries
Japan's Sanyo Electric Co Ltd (6764.T: Quote, Profile, Research) said it is in talks with two major automakers to supply electric car-use lithium-ion batteries, as it moves to secure growth beyond the era of gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles.
Sanyo, the world's largest rechargeable battery maker, is also talking with Japanese and European motorcycle producers about supplying lithium-ion batteries, Sanyo Executive Vice President Mitsuru Homma told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.
Homma said he hopes to supply hybrid- and electric car-use batteries to Suzuki Motor Corp (7269.T: Quote, Profile, Research) following the announcement earlier this month of a comprehensive tie-up that will see Volkswagen (VOWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) take 19.9 percent of Suzuki.
Sanyo maintains close ties with Europe's top automakers through the joint development of auto-use nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries.
Source: Sanyo in talks to supply EV, motorcycle batteries
Sanyo, the world's largest rechargeable battery maker, is also talking with Japanese and European motorcycle producers about supplying lithium-ion batteries, Sanyo Executive Vice President Mitsuru Homma told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.
Homma said he hopes to supply hybrid- and electric car-use batteries to Suzuki Motor Corp (7269.T: Quote, Profile, Research) following the announcement earlier this month of a comprehensive tie-up that will see Volkswagen (VOWG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research) take 19.9 percent of Suzuki.
Sanyo maintains close ties with Europe's top automakers through the joint development of auto-use nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries.
Source: Sanyo in talks to supply EV, motorcycle batteries
