Who are Honda & LG Energy Solution?

“It is an honor to represent two great corporations, Honda and LG Energy Solution, both with a long, proud history of success. LG Energy Solution is the leading battery manufacturer globally and is investing aggressively to meet demand for electrification.

Will Honda build solid-state batteries?

Honda built a life-sized demonstration factory that outlines its production plan to build energy dense solid-state batteries. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.

Where are LG Energy Solution & Honda erecting a steel beam?

LG Energy Solution and Honda today marked Leap Day by erecting the final structural steel beam at the joint venture's new EV battery production facility being constructed near Jeffersonville, Ohio.

How big are Honda EV batteries?

・EV batteries from the facility, over 2 million sq. ft. in size, to be provided exclusively to Honda auto plants to produce EVs to be sold in North America

Will Honda make EV batteries?

Honda plans to make batteries on this line in January. Honda is readying its solid-state tech for mass production in the second half of the 2020s. The company’s CEO Toshihiro Mibe has eluded that solid-state batteries will also be the key to unlocking cheaper EVs. Meanwhile, Honda is leaning on its other efforts to stay on top of the EV game.

Why are solid-state batteries so elusive?

Solid-state batteries have been elusive for many companies due to the complexity of scaling up production. The technology swaps out the liquid electrolytes found in current lithium-ion batteries with dry conductive materials, promising higher energy density and longer lifespans. But it will require a whole new production process to be successful.