Panasonic Energy will supply cylindrical batteries to Amazon’s Zoox for self-driving units starting in early 2026 under a multi-year agreement. The latest 2170 batteries will support Zoox’s robotaxi service and operations, initially coming from Japan with plans to expand to Panasonic Energy’s Kansas plant.

Zoox recently began offering free rides in parts of San Francisco, amidst increasing competition in the autonomous ride-hailing sector. This agreement follows Panasonic Holdings cutting its annual profit outlook due to weaker earnings at the energy unit and lower projected automotive battery sales in the U.S. electric vehicle market.

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