Toyota Invests $383 Million in US Production
Toyota plans to invest $383 million across four U.S. manufacturing plants in a move to enhance its vehicle electrification strategy. This investment will bolster the production of four-cylinder engines for combustion and hybrid vehicles at facilities in Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. The Alabama plant will receive the largest share, $222 million, to create a new production line. This initiative is part of Toyota's broader commitment to invest $5.1 billion in U.S. operations to advance electrification.
- Investment of $383 million in U.S. plants enhances production capacity for four-cylinder engines.
- Alabama plant's $222 million investment to create a new production line for combustion and hybrid engines.
- Commitment to $5.1 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations to support electrification efforts.
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Engine, casting investment across four US states furthers vehicle electrification efforts
PLANO, Texas, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing the company's commitment to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest
"Toyota customers want vehicles that are fuel-efficient and electrified," said Norm Bafunno, senior vice president, Unit Manufacturing and Engineering, Toyota. "These investments allow us to meet customer needs and quickly respond to an evolving market. We are committed to investing in the U.S., and our teams are ready to take on this new challenge."
Toyota Alabama: Huntsville, Ala.,
Toyota Alabama will create a new four-cylinder production line with the capacity to produce engines for both combustion and hybrid electric powertrains. Additionally, the facility will expand its footprint by 114,000 square feet, which marks the plant's sixth building expansion since 2003. Toyota Alabama has the capacity to build 900,000 engines annually and represents a nearly
Toyota Kentucky: Georgetown, Ky.,
Toyota Kentucky is expanding flexibility of the four-cylinder engine line announced last fall, which will better position the plant to meet customer demand. The plant's powertrain facility can produce up to 600,000 units annually. Toyota Kentucky is the company's largest plant globally, producing seven Toyota and Lexus models, as well as four-cylinder and six-cylinder powertrains. Overall, the plant represents an
Toyota Missouri: Troy, Mo.,
Toyota Missouri's investment provides new equipment to build four-cylinder engine heads on three production lines. The plant has the capacity to build more than 3 million cylinder heads annually and represents a
Toyota Tennessee: Jackson, Tenn.,
Toyota Tennessee will update equipment to build new four-cylinder engine blocks. The plant has the capacity to produce more than 2 million engine blocks annually and represents a
Toyota's Commitment to the U.S.
Last year, Toyota announced new investments totaling
Toyota's U.S. plants produce half of the vehicles it sells in the U.S., and its North American assembly facilities produce more than three-quarters (
In addition to the improvements to its manufacturing facilities, the company is investing in the workforce of the future. Toyota recently announced Driving Possibilities, a
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. Toyota has more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, with electrified vehicles comprising more than a quarter of our 2021 North American sales.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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