Honda to End FCSM Fuel Cell System Production by 2026
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) announced that it will discontinue production of the current fuel cell system model before the end of 2026. Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM), a joint venture between Honda and General Motors (GM), currently produces this system. After Honda ends production of the current model, it will use a next-generation fuel cell system that Honda is developing independently.
Honda and GM established FCSM in January 2017 in Brownstown, Michigan, US. They positioned it as the automotive industry’s first joint venture to produce advanced fuel cell systems. The two companies combined expertise in development, production, and procurement. They also captured synergies that included durable, high-quality fuel cell systems with strong low-temperature resistance, the introduction of cutting-edge production technology, and cost reductions through shared parts suppliers.
The collaboration delivered positive results, so the two companies held extensive discussions about the future of the FCSM business. They agreed to discontinue fuel cell system production at FCSM. Honda will now build on its independently developed next-generation fuel cell system technologies. It will also pursue further business opportunities to grow its hydrogen business as a new core business.
Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050. It also aims for “zero environmental impact” across its products and the full product lifecycle, including corporate activities. Honda will advance this work through three key areas: carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation.
Honda positions hydrogen, alongside electricity, as a high-potential energy carrier. It has also pursued research and development in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for more than 30 years.