Honda Motor will cease production of its current fuel cell system at its joint venture facility in Brownstown, Michigan, before the end of 2026.
The Japanese automaker said it will end operations at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM) and shift to a next-generation fuel cell system developed in-house.
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FCSM was established in January 2017 as a joint venture between Honda and US automaker General Motors to manufacture automotive fuel cell systems.
The facility combined development, production and procurement capabilities from both companies, supporting gains in durability and low-temperature performance, the use of advanced manufacturing technologies, and cost reductions through shared suppliers.
Following a review of the venture’s future direction, Honda and General Motors agreed to end fuel cell system production at the site.
After the transition, Honda will rely on its independently developed next-generation fuel cell system.
Honda said it will continue to pursue growth in hydrogen-related activities.
The company added that the decision supports its broader environmental strategy, including achieving carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050.
It is also working towards “zero environmental impact” across the full product lifecycle, with a focus on carbon neutrality, clean energy, and resource circulation.
The company has conducted research and development in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for more than 30 years and continues to position hydrogen, alongside electricity, as a key energy carrier for future mobility and industrial applications.
Earlier this month, Honda confirmed plans to introduce a newly designed ‘H mark’ as the official symbol of its automobile business.
The new logo will appear first on upcoming electric vehicle (EV) models as well as key hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV) offerings from 2027.
Its rollout will take place in phases, covering Honda’s wider automobile lineup and extending to related business areas such as dealership sites, corporate communications and automobile motorsport activities.
