It's good news that Subaru and Japanese electronics giant Panasonic are finally moving forward on their long-awaited lithium-ion battery partnership. Plenty of Subaru loyalists who were drawn to the brand's earthy image, but disappointed in its lack of modern EV offerings, will likely be thrilled to hear that it's doing more than "nothing" to prepare for an electrified future. But Subaru's problem is that many of those same loyalists are itching for the day when reservations open up for the Rivian R3 and R3X.
