Toyota West Virginia recently began production for the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle, a core part of Toyota’s multi-pathway approach to electrification. Assembly of the new transaxles comes after more than $300 million in investments at the plant announced in 2021 and 2022.
The fifth-generation hybrid transaxle is part of the all-new Toyota Camry and Corolla Cross. Hybrid electric vehicles are a key component of the company’s portfolio approach to vehicle electrification.
The company believes that a diverse array of products will provide all customers a role in reducing carbon emissions. Since 2021, Toyota has announced new investments totaling more than $18.6 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations to support electrification efforts.
Toyota has some 2,000 employees at the Mountain State facility.
Toyota West Virginia represents a $2 billion investment and assembles both engines and drivetrain components for Toyota’s North American operations. It is the only Toyota plant in North America to build the fifth-generation hybrid transaxle.
Over the past 28 years, Toyota West Virginia has donated more than $10 million to philanthropic causes across the region.