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Toyota Motor North America EV Executive Shuffle

Posted on 30 June 2023 by Ken Zino

Toyota now directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who design, engineer, and assemble what totals ~45 million cars and trucks at 13 non-unionized manufacturing plants. The Research & Development, Manufacturing and Product Support changes are effective 3 July 2023. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Assemble Three-Row Electric SUV in Kentucky

Posted on 31 May 2023 by Ken Zino

Toyota claims it currently offers 22 electrified vehicle options in the US at the Toyota and Lexus brands, the most among any automaker. By 2025, Toyota plans to have an electrified option available for every Toyota and Lexus model globally. During the last two years, Toyota said it has invested more than $8 billion in its US manufacturing operations primarily to support its product electrification efforts. Continue reading →

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Toyota to Assemble Fuel Cell Modules at Kentucky Plant

Posted on 25 August 2021 by Ken Zino

“We’re bringing our proven electric technology to a whole new class of production vehicles,” said Tetsuo Ogawa, president and chief executive officer, Toyota Motor North America. “Heavy-duty truck manufacturers will be able to buy a fully integrated and validated fuel cell electric drive system, allowing them to offer their customers an emissions-free option in the Class 8 heavy-duty segment.” Continue reading →

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Toyota to Boost 4-Cylinder Engine Capacity in Kentucky

Posted on 8 May 2012 by Ken Zino

The additional capacity will result in only 80 new jobs since engine plants are highly automated, and require few skilled workers to monitor the computerized processes that do much of the work. Continue reading →

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