- In preparation for Honda EV production in the U.S., Honda Transmission Plant-Georgia (TMP-G) is partnering with a Honda supplier, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., to build e-axles, an essential component of EVs
- TMP-G leads global production of the state-of-the-art 10-speed automatic transmission that powers a number of Acura and Honda vehicles
Associates at Honda Transmission Plant-Georgia (TMP-G) today celebrated a major milestone with production* of the 5 millionth automatic transmission since the plant began production in 2006.
Building on its success as a key global source of Honda automatic transmissions, TMP-G is also taking steps toward the electrified future by partnering with Honda supplier, Hitachi Astemo Americas, Inc., to install a new line to build e-axles, an essential component of electric vehicles (EVs). The e-axle combines the electric motor, gearing components and power electronics.
"This milestone is a testament to the dedication and skill of our Honda associates and their commitment to outstanding quality for our customers,” said Arturo Valdes, Manufacturing Division Lead, TMP-G. “Even as we continue to meet customer demand for Honda and Acura vehicles, the unwavering commitment of our associates is leading us to a new challenge in our electrified future."
Honda started transmission production in Georgia in 2006 with 179 associates. Now, with a total investment of more than $485 million, the operation has expanded to include more than 500 associates with the capacity to build 375,000 transmissions annually for various Acura and Honda models.
After beginning production of 5-speed automatic transmissions, TMP-G added 6-speed automatic transmissions in 2012. In 2017, the facility added a second assembly line to become the first Honda plant in the world to produce the advanced Honda 10-speed automatic transmission.
Honda Manufacturing in America
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years, beginning in November 1982 with the start of automobile production at the Marysville Auto Plant.
In 2022, more than two-thirds of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda’s cumulative auto production in America now exceeds 30 million vehicles.
Honda established manufacturing operations in America in 1979 with the start of motorcycle production in Marysville, Ohio, and today has one of the largest and most diverse U.S. manufacturing footprints of any international company. More than 23,000 U.S. associates support the company’s 12 manufacturing plants in America, supporting operations that have an annual capacity of more than 1.27 million automobiles, 1.52 million engines, 500,000 power equipment products and 300,000 powersports products, as well as the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines.
Cumulatively, Honda has invested $19 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations, including more than $3.6 billion over the past five years alone. The company also works with 600 U.S. original equipment suppliers, with U.S.-sourced parts purchases of approximately $492 billion since 1979.
Learn more at https://hondainamerica.com/.
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*Honda products are made with domestic and globally sourced parts.
