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Honda invests $3 billion in new central Ohio auto plant
Read the full articleHonda is investing $3 billion to build a new auto plant between Marysville and East Liberty creating over 2,000 jobs. With engine and transmission upgrades, Honda's total new Ohio commitment is $3.38 billion and 2,390 jobs.
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus and Union County to announce a $3 billion manufacturing investment that will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio and create more than 2,000 new jobs.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus and Union County today to announce that Honda will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio, investing approximately $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 new jobs.
The new facility will be Honda's fourth auto plant in Ohio, building on nearly 50 years of manufacturing in the state.
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The new plant will be Honda's fourth auto plant in Ohio, building on nearly 50 years of manufacturing in the state.
The investment reflects a commitment to building products close to customers and confidence in the people, partners and communities of Ohio.
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This investment reflects our commitment to building products close to our customers, and our confidence in the people, partners and communities of Ohio.
For almost half a century, Honda and Ohio have grown together, and generations of families have built their careers on Honda's manufacturing lines.
In total, Honda's new commitment in Ohio is 2,390 new jobs and an investment of $3.38 billion.
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In total, Honda's new commitment in Ohio is 2,390 new jobs and a new investment of $3.38 billion.
As part of the statewide investment, Honda will retool its transmission plant in Russells Point to produce two next-generation hybrid systems, increasing Ohio's hybrid system production capacity by 250 percent in the coming years.
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Honda also announced the retooling of its Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio in Russells Point, Ohio, to support production of two next-generation Honda Hybrid systems, which will increase Ohio's hybrid system production capacity by 250 percent in the coming years.
The Russells Point facility will also serve as the lead plant for a new hybrid system designed for larger vehicle models.
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Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio will also serve as the lead plant for a new Honda hybrid system for larger models.
Honda will also retool a production line at the Anna Engine Plant to build a next-generation four-cylinder engine and expand an on-site parts consolidation center.
The project was approved for a tax credit by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.
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The project was approved for a tax credit this morning by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.
Honda also plans to pursue assistance from JobsOhio, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed.
Production at the new plant is expected to begin in 2029, pending final government approvals.
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The new plant will be located between Honda's Marysville and East Liberty auto plants, and production is expected to begin in 2029, pending final government approvals.
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The new auto plant will create more than 2,000 jobs and capacity to build an additional 240,000 vehicles a year, with production expected to begin in 2029.
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New $3 billion Ohio auto plant will create more than 2,000 new American jobs and capacity to build an additional 240,000 vehicles a year, with production expected to begin in 2029
The new auto plant in Ohio will be located on land between the automaker's existing facilities in East Liberty and Marysville.
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The new Honda auto plant in Ohio will be located on land between the company’s existing East Liberty and Marysville Auto Plants.
Ohio was selected for the new auto plant based on factors including an established highly skilled workforce, close proximity to suppliers, and nearby vehicle development operations.
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Ohio was selected for the new auto plant based on a number of factors, including an established highly skilled workforce; close proximity to a large concentration of the company’s U.S. supply base; nearby vehicle development operations
With a planned capacity of 240,000 vehicles, the facility will help Honda meet customer demand with the flexibility to produce multiple powertrains, including hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles as well as battery-electric vehicles.
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With a planned capacity of 240,000 vehicles, the facility will help Honda meet growing customer demand with the flexibility to produce multiple vehicle types and powertrains, including hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles, as well as battery-electric vehicles.
The expansion aligns with Honda's plans to introduce 15 new hybrid models globally by 2030, with North America expected to be the primary market for many of those vehicles.
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In May 2026, Honda announced plans to introduce 15 new Honda and Acura hybrid models globally by 2030, with North America expected to be the primary market for many of those vehicles.
Honda announced that these projects will increase U.S. auto production capacity to approximately 1.3 million vehicles a year and North American capacity to approximately 1.9 million.
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These projects will increase Honda’s U.S. auto production capacity to approximately 1.3 million vehicles a year and North American capacity to approximately 1.9 million.
The transmission plant has been producing a two-motor hybrid system for vehicles made in the U.S. including the CR-V, Accord and Civic.
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TMP-O has been producing a two-motor hybrid system for Honda vehicles made in the U.S. including CR-V, Accord and Civic.
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Honda confirmed an Ohio EPA filing identifying about 300 acres in Liberty Township, Union County, as the proposed site for a major new manufacturing plant.
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Honda has confirmed an Ohio EPA filing identifying about 300 acres in Liberty Township, Union County, as the proposed site for a major new manufacturing plant that would produce hybrid Honda and Acura vehicles and employ 3,000 people.
According to the regulatory application, construction could begin in January 2027 and conclude by December 2029.
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According to the application submitted Wednesday, construction could begin in January 2027 and conclude by December 2029.
Honda Explores 3,000-Worker Hybrid Assembly Plant in Union County Under 'Project Sunrise'
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Previously, Pique Media reported plans for the project, with Honda exploring a 3,000-worker hybrid assembly plant in Union County under "Project Sunrise."
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Honda Explores 3,000-Worker Hybrid Assembly Plant in Union County Under 'Project Sunrise'