Honda has commenced the production of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, the first production hydrogen FCEV in the U.S., at its Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio. The vehicle integrates a U.S.-made fuel cell system with plug-in EV charging capability, achieving a 270-mile EPA range and combining hydrogen storage tanks made of carbon fiber composite. The production at PMC faced challenges in adapting to new assembly processes, a new weld system, and modifications to the paint system due to the vehicle's unique features compared to the Acura NSX. Honda envisions a future where BEVs and FCEVs constitute 100% of its new vehicle sales by 2040, with plans to establish an EV production hub in Ohio and build an EV value chain in Canada to prepare for the increasing demand for EVs in North America. Honda's collaboration with GM led to the development of a more efficient and cost-effective fuel cell system for the CR-V e:FCEV, laying the groundwork for future advancements in hydrogen fuel cell technology and expanding into commercial vehicles, stationary power stations, and construction machinery.