> Japan doesn't have expertise or the raw materials to be competitive in batteries Japan is notoriously good at fundamental material science, and Panasonic is

> Japan doesn't have expertise or the raw materials to be competitive in batteries Japan is notoriously good at fundamental material science, and Panasonic is a battery giant. Sure there's tough competition, but they never shied away from fighting these kind of battles. Relying on mainly China for the rare earth/metals could be an aspect of it though.