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Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., announced in July 2022 its plans to build a one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States in De Soto, Kansas, representing a $4 billion investment and 4,000 jobs. The news shined a global spotlight on the KC region, drawing a massive number of views and significant engagement.

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Electric vehicles are finding their place in nearly every OEM production line this year. EV development is the source of major facility investments across the country and has led to many recent acquisitions and joint ventures.

Panasonic Energy will build one of the largest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the U.S. in De Soto, Kansas, creating up to 4,000 new jobs and $4 billion in capital investment.

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Congratulations to our partners in Kansas on Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.’s selection of De Soto for a state-of-the-art electric vehicle manufacturing facility.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announces that Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., plans to build one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States in Kansas.