Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (TSE:7267) is pivoting from 0 Series EVs to hybrids through 2030 amid U.S. emissions and subsidy concerns, while sustaining next‑gen EV research; U.S. hybrids hit a H1 2026 record (31% of sales) as Ridgeline production shifts to Alabama with a 2026 pause and 2028 restart.
Previous Week Recap
- Honda Halts 0 Series EV Development: Honda (7267) halts 0 Series EV development, shifts focus to hybrids through 2030 due to U.S. emissions risks and lower EV subsidies in 2025; will continue separate next‑gen EV research.
- Honda Hybrid Sales Record Hit: Honda (7267) hit a U.S. hybrid sales record in H1 2026: hybrids made up 31% of American Honda sales, driving the brand's H1 2026 hybrid sales high.
- Honda ADR Ridgeline Alabama Plant Restart: Honda ADR (7267): next-gen Ridgeline to be built at Alabama plant; temporary production pause later in 2026, restart around 2028. Teaser released July 23, 2026. H1 2026 sales down ~3%.
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