3 billion in a move to expand production of hybrid vehicles as demand rises in the U.S.

3bnOhiofactoryexpectedtocreate2,000jobs,produce240,000vehiclesayearThenewassemblyplantforhybridvehicleswillbeclosetothisHondafactoryinOhio.(PhotobyAzusaKawakami)MARYSVILLE,Ohio−−HondaMotorwillconstructanewautoassemblyplantinOhiounderplansannouncedMonday,investing3bn Ohio factory expected to create 2,000 jobs, produce 240,000 vehicles a year The new assembly plant for hybrid vehicles will be close to this Honda factory in Ohio. (Photo by Azusa Kawakami) MARYSVILLE, Ohio -- Honda Motor will construct a new auto assembly plant in Ohio under plans announced Monday, investing 3 billion in a move to expand production of hybrid vehicles as demand rises in the U.S.