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.
The largest economic development project in the state’s history, the company’s planned $4 billion investment could create up to 4,000 new jobs.
The following organizations supported the recruitment of Panasonic Energy to Kansas:
Kansas Department of Commerce
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Children and Families
The Honorable Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Ambassador to Japan
The U.S. Embassy to Tokyo
Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund
City of De Soto
De Soto Economic Development Council
Evergy
Sunflower Redevelopment
KC SmartPort
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Peaslee Tech
University of Kansas
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Kessinger Hunter
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About Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.
Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., established in April 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group's switch to an operating company system, provides innovative battery technology-based products and solutions globally. Through its automotive lithium-ion batteries, storage battery systems and dry batteries, the company brings safe, reliable, and convenient power to a broad range of business areas, from mobility and social infrastructure to medical and consumer products. Panasonic Energy is committed to contributing to a society that realizes happiness and environmental sustainability, and through its business activities the Company aims to address societal issues while taking the lead on environmental initiatives. For more details, please visit panasonic.com/global/energy.