Honda Starts Producing ESS Batteries for AI Data Centers at Ohio Plant

Published: Jul 7, 2026 09:45

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Honda Motor has begun producing batteries for artificial intelligence (AI) data center energy storage systems (ESS) at its Ohio facility in the US, which was originally built for electric vehicle battery production. The plant, established through a joint venture with LG Energy Solution, has shifted part of its capacity to ESS batteries following slower-than-expected EV demand. Honda said the facility will also be capable of producing hybrid vehicle batteries in the future, with output adjusted according to market demand.

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