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Toyota, Idemitsu to Mass-Produce Solid-State Batteries
- The batteries will be used first in electric cars from Toyota
- Move backs carmaker’s plans to scale up its EV production
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Toyota Motor Corp. and Idemitsu Kosan Co. are jointly developing the technology and manufacturing facilities needed to mass-produce solid-state batteries for electric cars.
The partnership will focus on advancing solid sulfide electrolytes that could boost battery output and establishing a supply chain for mass production, the companies said in a statement Thursday.