Honda's Bold Move: Establishing an EV Hub in Ohio Source : https://www.evlife.my/blog/honda%27s-bold-move:-establishing-an-ev-hub-in-ohio Marysville, Ohio – Honda is making significant strides towards an electrified future with the establishment of a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub in Ohio. This ambitious project is part of Honda's broader strategy to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2040. Investment and Infrastructure Honda has committed to investing at least $700 million to transform its Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP), and Anna Engine Plant (AEP) into a state-of-the-art EV production hub. This investment will not only retool these facilities for EV production but also create 300 new jobs and upskill 300 existing associates for the assembly of the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the EV battery. Strategic Role and Flexibility The EV Hub will play a crucial role in developing Honda's expertise in EV technology, which will be shared across its North American production network¹. The Marysville Auto Plant, Honda's first auto production facility in America, will have the flexibility to produce both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and EVs on the same line¹. This adaptability allows Honda to respond swiftly to market demands while showcasing the ingenuity of its associates. Commitment to Carbon Neutrality Honda's EV Hub is a testament to its commitment to carbon neutrality and sustainable innovation. The company aims to start EV production in late 2025, with retooling efforts already well underway. The establishment of this hub is not just an investment in infrastructure but also in the people who will lead Honda into an electrified future. Leadership and Vision Bob Nelson, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., emphasized the strategic importance of the EV Hub: "Our EV Hub in Ohio is playing an essential and strategic role for the evolution of EV production at Honda, in North America and globally. We are investing in the Honda associates who will be taking on new responsibilities to lead us into the electrified future". As Honda continues to embrace teamwork, respect, and open communication, the values that have driven its success over the past 45 years will undoubtedly power it into a sustainable and electrified future.

電動車大聯盟！Nissan、Honda、Mitsubishi重磅出擊 日本汽車產業正迎來前所未有的轉型！根據《日經新聞》報導，Mitsubishi已正式加入Honda與Nissan的聯盟，此舉將改變日本車壇的格局，形成Toyota集團和Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi聯盟的雙強對峙。 隨著電動車時代的快速發展，特斯拉和中國車廠的迅速崛起，傳統日本車廠在規模和供應鏈上面臨巨大壓力。為了在激烈的市場競爭中保持優勢，Honda和Nissan在今年3月宣布全面合作，而當時由Nissan持股34.01%的Mitsubishi未明確表態。現在，Mitsubishi的加入進一步強化了這一聯盟的實力。 據悉，Mitsubishi已經與Honda和Nissan簽署保密協議，並展開深入合作討論。三家公司將在車載軟體標準化方面進行協作，降低開發成本並提升產品競爭力。Honda和Nissan將共同開發基礎軟體，並應用於Mitsubishi的車款上。此外，三家公司將互補各自的車型陣容，擴大市場占有率。Honda將考慮採購Mitsubishi的皮卡和插電式混合動力車(PHEV)進行貼牌銷售。 這一跨國聯盟的形成，反映出全球汽車產業正處於百年一遇的重大轉型中。隨著全球零碳排放的目標逐步推進，傳統燃油車正逐步被電動車取代。然而，日本車廠在電動車領域的發展速度相對較慢，遠遠落後於特斯拉和中國車廠。 面對這樣的挑戰，Honda、Nissan和Mitsubishi的聯盟成為應對未來挑戰的重要策略。通過資源共享和技術合作，這三家公司將更有效地開發出符合市場需求的電動車產品。 在這次合作中，三家公司將共同提升電動車的市場競爭力，確保在未來的汽車產業中占據有利地位。這一聯盟的成立，標誌著日本汽車產業進入了一個全新的時代，將對全球電動車市場產生深遠影響。 (圖/new.qq.com) (圖/motortrend) (圖/caranddriver) 優質日產車主顧問-台中沙鹿裕唐車主顧問-陳欣妤 https://reurl.cc/XRX1xg