Honda’s Zero-Emission Plan

How Honda is Tackling the EV Trend

As the 2024 Honda Prologue's unveiling approaches, Honda, the notable Japanese auto manufacturer, is on the verge of marking its initial foray into the electric vehicle (EV) realm. In a strategic revelation in April 2023, Honda outlined its roadmap to actualize a zero-emission footprint by the 2040 milestone. The narrative begins with the Honda Prologue, spearheading a range of cost-effective EVs envisioned in partnership with GM. This initiative augments their existing suite of hybrid models, with an overarching ambition to transition their entire fleet to an electrified lineup by 2040 and to increase their EV production to 2 million units annually by 2030.

Honda has chosen Ohio as the central hub for its electric vehicle manufacturing efforts. This entails a substantial overhaul of the Marysville Auto Plant, Liberty Auto Plant, and a designated powertrain production facility to accommodate the production lines for the Honda Prologue and the coming mid-to-large size EV slated for a 2025 launch. Concurrently, Honda is set to retrofit its Saitama Factory in Japan to function on a 100% renewable energy platform. These strides underscore Honda's commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices, resonating with the global effort for carbon emission reduction.

In articulating its long-term strategic plan, Honda has two additional goals. On one front, the automaker plans to unveil a minimum of 10 electric motorcycle models globally by 2025, responding to the burgeoning appetite for green mobility alternatives beyond the conventional car, truck, and SUV segments. On a parallel track, Honda is orchestrating the deployment of its EV charging service, anchored on the Honda SmartCharge framework. This platform will give drivers a more streamlined charging solution.

For now, Honda’s hybrid models are still helping to reduce carbon emissions worldwide. Visit us at Brannon Honda in Birmingham, AL, to explore the hybrid lineup.