Honda Motor, LG Energy to build $4.4 bln U.S. EV battery plant

The firms stated that the location of the plant has not been decided, but two sources briefed on.

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the topic corroborated reports that Honda is seriously considering Ohio, which is home to its primary U.S. production.

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To power Honda and Acura EV cars, the businesses plan to supply the batteries exclusively to Honda facilities in North America, with an annual production capacity of about 40 GWh.

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Before constructing the facility, the two are anticipated to form a joint venture. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2023, and mass production is anticipated to begin by the end

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which would bar tax credits for electric vehicles made outside of North America.

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A location announcement may be made in the coming weeks, according to the sources briefed on the situation.

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The American government has been promoting initiatives that aim to increase domestic battery and electric vehicle manufacture.

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This month, President Joe Biden signed a $430 billion tax, health care, and environment plan, 

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