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Ohio Companies Drive the Future of the Automotive Industry

Research & development, skilled talent, market access, innovation, and a comprehensive supply chain make Ohio a North American automotive powerhouse. In Ohio, automotive companies are pursuing improvements that make vehicles, batteries, and other components lighter, stronger, longer lasting, and more efficient. And as a leader in electrified mobility, companies in Ohio are designing, building, testing, and deploying the future of transportation, on the ground and in the air.

Ohio Leads in Automotive

When it comes to engineering, manufacturing, and production, Ohio companies are leading the nation – and we have the workforce to support it.
#1

Producer of Engines

#2

Producer of Transmissions in the U.S.

#4

In the U.S. for EV Industry Investment

#3

In the U.S. for Automotive Manufacturing

2nd

Largest Workforce in the Nation for Motor Vehicle and Parts Manufacturing

In Ohio, you can…

  • Access the full automotive supply chain with representation in all areas of development to design, create, and commercialize advancements.
  • Hire from a pool of experienced and well-trained workers, including automotive manufacturing talent skilled in producing a variety of vehicles and components. Ohio has the nation’s #2 largest workforce in motor vehicle manufacturing (OEM assembly) and motor vehicle parts manufacturing (auto parts suppliers).
  • Take advantage of innovative talent strategies and programs that leverage the entire talent ecosystem across the state. We keep Ohio’s skilled talent pool strong with strategies for attracting, growing, retaining and developing top talent for the jobs of the future.
  • Tap into the nation’s leading innovation ecosystem that brings together EV manufacturers and suppliers to advance the next generation of batteries and other technologies.
  • Reach customers, suppliers, and research partners faster, as Ohio is centrally located to more than 70% of current North American auto OEM (original equipment manufacturers) assembly plants – allowing you to reduce travel time and transportation costs.
  • Test and research at Ohio-based organizations including the Transportation Research Center (TRC), which is North America’s most advanced, independent mobility testing and research complex, providing the world’s leading transportation innovators with a full range of engineering and research expertise and a comprehensive array of transportation testing and evaluation facilities.
  • Innovate, ideate, and collaborate with industry leaders at the Honda Battery Cell Research and Demonstration Center at The Ohio State University, a hub where academia and industry connect across chemical and physical sciences, engineering, and business to guide industry direction on emerging battery technology.
  • Partner with organizations including Smart Columbus and The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research (CAR) to make your mobility and tech concepts a reality. Test and gain insights for modifications to design in Ohio’s living lab.
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Driving Autonomous Mobility
Ohio is actively investing in a living lab for integrated autonomous systems on the road and in the air.
A EV car owner charging their vehicle
Ohio’s Battery Supply Chain
Proximity to resources, manufacturers, and end markets make Ohio ideal for battery manufacturers.
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Ohio is the Future of EV
As a hub of innovation and automotive, Ohio is the place to build the electric vehicles of the future.

Forsee Power Choose Ohio for Headquarters

French battery systems manufacturer Forsee Power will build its new North American facility in Central Ohio. With access to talent and proximity to resources, Forsee saw Ohio as a natural fit.

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