Remember that poster showing off an electric Honda bike that’s yet to debut to the masses?
Well, Big Red’s been securing some new partnerships to ensure smooth EV sailing – and recent activity shows off a collaboration with the world’s 156th most valuable company by market cap, LG Energy Solution (LGES; KRX: 373220).
The move includes a new battery plant hoping to start “mass production of advanced lithium-ion battery cells by the end of 2025,” leading us to ask the obligatory question:
Will Honda be using this plant to power their future electric models?
Honda’s machines, of which there may soon be a zero-emission equivalent. Media sourced from Clean Technica.While Honda carries the reputation of having created the world’s first commercially available electric motorcycle, we’ve not seen much in the way of higher-cc offerings… yet.
“LG Energy Solution has all the right assets to make this joint venture a success, including the financial stability, quality, competitiveness, and production capacity with global operational expertise,” explains Honda’s Robert H. Lee.
“With two companies’ expertise combined, we will provide top-quality batteries to ensure the successful launch of Honda EVs in North America, and grow with the community here in Ohio by creating high-value jobs.”
Time will tell whether Honda feels the market is in need of a 500-to-1000cc electric offering; based upon the brand’s successes with their beloved Rebel and Africa Twin, we’d kill to see their zero-emission equivalent.
What do you think?
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