LGES-Honda battery plant in Ohio reaches another major construction milestone

QuantumScape has taken another step toward commercializing its solid‑state lithium‑metal battery technology, announcing a new multi‑year joint research agreement with Honda R&D Co., Ltd. The partnership follows Honda's completion of an extensive technical evaluation of QuantumScape's platform, which included hands‑on testing and competitive benchmarking across a wide range of performance metrics. With the new...

19 June 2026

LG Energy Solution will assume full ownership of NextStar Energy after acquiring Stellantis’ 49 per cent stake in the joint venture, the companies announced today. The move marks a significant realignment in North America’s fast‑expanding battery supply chain and reinforces Canada’s position as a strategic hub for electric‑vehicle and energy‑storage manufacturing. Founded in 2022 by LG Energy Solution and...

6 February 2026

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) has taken a significant step toward launching its first production vehicle, the AFEELA 1, announcing that trial production runs have been completed at Honda’s East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio. The tests mark a key phase in preparing the electric vehicle for mass production, leveraging Honda Development & Manufacturing of America’s established manufacturing infrastructure. Alongside the...

5 January 2026

Sony Honda Mobility is gearing up for a major showcase at CES 2026, where the company will present the pre-production version of its AFEELA 1 electric vehicle alongside a brand-new concept model. Sony Honda Mobility will host its exhibit at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Booth 6627, from January 6–9, 2026. Visitors will be able to explore the vehicles firsthand and experience the company’s latest...

21 November 2025

Acura rolled into the Japan Mobility Show 2025 with the Japan premiere of the Acura RSX Prototype, a sleek, next-generation EV that signals the premium brand's renewed push into electric performance and design-forward SUVs. Built on Honda's first independently developed next-generation EV platform, the RSX Prototype is the most concrete preview yet of Acura’s future direction, pairing a bespoke electric architecture...

29 October 2025

At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda introduced the prototype of Honda 0 α (alpha), a next-generation EV. Honda says the 0 α is being developed as an SUV that fits comfortably in both urban streetscapes and natural landscapes, a versatile companion meant to support people’s lives across diverse situations rather than serve as another EV option. Positioned as the newest member of the Honda 0 Series, the 0 α arrives...

29 October 2025

Honda unveiled the Super-ONE Prototype at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, pitching the compact electric vehicle as a sporty, emotionally engaging alternative to typical city EVs. The prototype combines performance-focused design with sensory features intended to make routine drives feel more alive and enjoyable for drivers and passengers alike. At the heart of the Super-ONE concept is "e: Dash BOOSTER," Honda's vision...

29 October 2025

South Korea's LG Chem has been selected to supply cathode materials for Panasonic's battery production in North America, according to industry sources. This marks LG Chem's first direct deal with Panasonic, whose primary customer in the region is Tesla. Previously, LG Chem supplied cathodes to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions, a joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic. Panasonic operates a Gigafactory in Nevada...

23 October 2025

Honda N-One e: was unveiled in Japan and will go on sale on August 1. For the international market, the model will debut in September at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. It was inspired by the Honda N360 with the idea to offer the compact form factor of a retro kei car with a spacious interior and an all-electric drivetrain. This will be Honda's cheapest EV in the global market and it will compete directly with...

28 July 2025

Honda presented the world premiere of GAC Honda GT and Dongfeng Honda GT, the second set of the 烨 (yè) Series ("Ye Series"), a Honda EV series exclusive to the Chinese market, at Auto Shanghai 2025. The GAC Honda GT and the Dongfeng Honda GT models were developed as flagship models of the Ye Series with the goal of offering customers a new sensation of driving pleasure. While each vehicle features the “low & wide”...

24 April 2025

Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi today agreed to terminate their MOU regarding the consideration of the structure for a tripartite collaboration, in light of the termination of the MOU signed on December 23 last year regarding the consideration of a business integration between Nissan and Honda. Going forward, the three companies will collaborate within the framework of a strategic partnership aimed at the era of...

13 February 2025

Honda today presented the world premiere of two prototype models at CES 2025 – Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV – representing two Honda 0 Series models to be introduced to global markets from 2026. The company also introduced its original vehicle operating system (OS), the ASIMO OS, to be applied to its global EV series. Honda 0 Saloon The Honda 0 Saloon prototype was developed in preparation for a market launch in...

7 January 2025

Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the first model to be sold under the AFEELA brand at CES 2025 – AFEELA 1. AFEELA 1 is scheduled for U.S. production at an existing, state-of-art plant in Ohio with official sales in California anticipated in 2025 and deliveries anticipated in mid-2026. AFEELA 1 will be available in two trims, with prices starting from $89,900 with a 3-year complimentary subscription for...

7 January 2025

Nissan and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to start discussions and considerations toward a business integration between the two companies through the establishment of a joint holding company. The first MOU between the two companies was signed on March 15 regarding a strategic partnership for the era of vehicle intelligence and electrification. Since then, the two companies have held...

26 December 2024