GS Yuasa’s core technologies include high-performance lithium-ion cells with extended cycle life and reliability for satellites, space vehicles, ISS, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, and nanocarbon-enhanced lead-acid batteries for deep-cycle, renewable energy, and industrial backup applications; R&D achievements include nitrogen-containing sulfide solid electrolytes and 400 Wh/kg-class lithium-sulfur batteries, plus specialized facilities for deep-sea submersible and infrastructure support batteries.
High-performance lithium-ion battery cells for satellites, space exploration vehicles, the International Space Station, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems; nanocarbon-enhanced lead-acid batteries for renewable energy and industrial backup; 400 Wh/kg-class lithium-sulfur batteries; specialized deep-sea submersible and critical infrastructure support batteries.
2024 joint venture Honda・GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd. for high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion EV batteries; recipient of METI’s Industrial Standardization Award; updated mid-term management plan targeting ¥46.0 billion operating income by FY2025 via profitability improvements and operational restructuring in China.
Major shareholders include Master Trust Bank of Japan (14.9%), Custody Bank of Japan (5.0%), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (4.9%), Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (2.8%), Toyota Motor Corporation (2.2%), and MUFG Bank, Ltd. (1.9%).
