Honda Motor(US:HMC) 鑫椤锂电·2025-12-26 06:19Group 1 - LG Energy Solution (LGES) is selling a plant and related assets in Ohio to Honda's subsidiary for $2.86 billion, excluding land and equipment, to enhance operational efficiency of their joint venture [1] - Honda and LGES previously announced a $4.4 billion investment to build a joint battery factory in Ohio, with production expected to start next year [1] - A spokesperson from Honda stated that acquiring these assets will support long-term investments in the battery sector, allowing flexibility to meet various battery demands, including for electric and hybrid vehicles [1] Group 2 - Ford announced a $19.5 billion asset impairment charge and plans to cut several electric vehicle models, following the termination of a battery supply agreement with LGES worth approximately 9.6 trillion KRW [2] - Another Korean battery manufacturer, SK On, has also terminated its joint project with Ford in the U.S., while other Korean companies are shifting production lines to focus on energy storage systems for data centers [2]