Sony doesn’t seem to be shaken from all the attacks of the cyber warriors, and not only that, they’re also seeking new gold mine, and perhaps have already found one, in the EV-charged streets.

The company just announced its intentions to fab lithium-ion batteries for the cars mid-decade. The statement, made from its plant in Motomiya, hinges on a future market flush with consumer demand for the earth-friendly autos, and could see the construction of several dedicated factories.

Given the Japanese company’s recent history eating bits of competitor dust; we understand its forward-facing desire to become king of this Li-ion hill. But the mega-electronics maker isn’t placing all of its batteries in one fuel-source just yet — it’s “also [considering] developing batteries for gasoline-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids” — should they win the green energy popularity contest.

SOURCE via TechCrunch