Honda Motor said it will discontinue fuel cell system production at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing (FCSM), its joint venture with General Motors, by the end of 2026, as it transitions to fuel cell technology developed independently.
FCSM, located in Brownstown, Michigan, was established in 2017 as the automotive industry’s first joint venture dedicated to mass production of fuel cell systems. Honda said the decision followed discussions between the two companies and reflects a strategic shift toward its own next-generation hydrogen technologies.
During its operation, the joint venture focused on improving fuel cell durability, enhancing low-temperature performance and reducing costs through shared development and procurement. Honda said the collaboration delivered technical outcomes that have contributed to its current and future fuel cell development work.
Honda plans to use its proprietary next-generation fuel cell systems across a range of applications as it expands its hydrogen business. The company said hydrogen remains a core pillar of its long-term energy strategy, alongside battery-electric technologies.
Honda has been developing hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for more than three decades and sees the sector as a potential growth area within its broader clean energy ambitions. The automaker has set a target of achieving carbon neutrality across all products and corporate activities by 2050, with hydrogen expected to play a role in supporting that goal.
