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Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, adding 2,000 jobs

Reuters

WASHINGTON, ‌Nov 9 (Reuters) - Honda ​Motor said ‌Monday it ‌will build a ‌new $3 billion auto plant in central Ohio ⁠to ‌build hybrid vehicles, ⁠creating 2,000 ​jobs.

The Japanese automaker said ​the plant ​will ‌be able ​to ⁠produce 240,000 ‌vehicles annually ​and ​begin production in 2029. Honda also plans ‌new investments in ‌Canada ​and Ohio, Georgia and Alabama.

(Reporting by ‌David Shepardson)