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Dongfeng Honda has officially launched its new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Honda’s electric vehicle (EV) production. This new plant is Honda’s first dedicated EV production facility worldwide and represents a significant step towards the company’s sustainability goals. With advanced automation, environmentally responsible features, and a focus on efficiency, the plant will help Honda move closer to its global goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Key Highlights
- First dedicated Honda EV production plant globally, located in Wuhan, China.
- Advanced automation, including a multi-level automated warehouse and complete automation of parts logistics.
- Elimination of logistics personnel in the stamping process for enhanced efficiency.
- Environmentally friendly features include reduced energy consumption and real-time monitoring to optimize power usage.
- Part of Honda’s plan to introduce 10 Honda-brand EV models in China by 2027 and achieve 100% EV sales by 2035.
The launch ceremony was attended by high-profile executives, including Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda, who emphasized the importance of the plant’s smooth operation and its role in delivering high-quality EV models to customers in China. He stated, “Honda will operate this new plant smoothly and stably and provide high-quality EV models to our customers in China, through which we will continue our pursuit to ‘Expand the Joys for our customers and society.’”
The Dongfeng Honda NEV production plant features a high level of automation in the assembly process, as well as the integration of quality and operational data to improve efficiency. The plant also stands out for its environmental innovations, including an efficient daylighting layout to reduce electricity consumption and the utilization of thermal energy generated during production. Additionally, real-time monitoring of energy consumption in each process allows for dynamic adjustments to minimize waste.
This new plant supports Honda’s ambitious environmental strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050. In China, Honda plans to introduce 10 EV models by 2027, aiming for full EV adoption by 2035. This includes the e Series, launched in 2022, and the upcoming Ye Series, which was unveiled in 2024.
About Dongfeng Honda NEV Production Plant
- Location: Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
- Production Capacity: Approximately 120,000 units per year.
- Employment: Approximately 800 associates (as of October 2024).
- Investment Amount: Approximately 4 billion R.M.B.
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