Even Honda is pivoting to data centers

Honda is repurposing its battery production capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems for data centers. This strategic pivot follows the cancellation of several U.S. EV programs amid shifting market demand and policy changes.
Why it matters
It highlights a broader industry trend where automakers are diversifying revenue streams by leveraging battery technology for the booming energy infrastructure market.
Honda this week began production of batteries destined for energy storage systems, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. The milestone makes Honda the latest car company to dive into the red-hot energy market.
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