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Sony Honda Mobility could procure EV batteries from US, president says

By Daniel Leussink

TOKYO (Reuters) – Sony and Honda’s automotive joint venture could procure batteries for its new Afeela electric vehicle from the United States where Honda is building a factory, the president of Sony Honda Mobility told Reuters on Wednesday.

Izumi Kawanishi made the comment on the sidelines of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, which opened to the press a day ahead of its official opening.

Sony Honda Mobility could procure EV batteries from US, president says
Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA is displayed during the Japan Mobility Show 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato