{"id":97263,"date":"2021-12-06T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T18:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-toyota-selects-north-carolina-greensboro-randolph-site-for-new-u-s-automotive-battery-plant\/"},"modified":"2021-12-06T23:10:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T03:10:01","slug":"toyota-selecciona-la-ubicacion-de-greensboro-randolph-en-carolina-del-norte-para-la-nueva-planta-de-baterias-automotrices-de-los-estados-unidos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/toyota-selecciona-la-ubicacion-de-greensboro-randolph-en-carolina-del-norte-para-la-nueva-planta-de-baterias-automotrices-de-los-estados-unidos\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota Selects North Carolina Greensboro-Randolph Site for New U.S. Automotive Battery Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen4{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen5{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnrbrs{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnsblb1{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt\n}\n.prnml40{\nMARGIN-LEFT:3.33em\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbtb1{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt\n}\n.prnvab{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM\n}\n.prnsbls{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnrbrb1{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt\n}\n.prnsbbb1{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE\n}\n.prnml4{\nMARGIN-LEFT:0.33em; MARGIN-TOP:0em; MARGIN-BOTTOM:0em\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">LIBERTY, N.C.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 6, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Today, Governor <span class=\"xn-person\">Roy Cooper<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> and Mayor <span class=\"xn-person\">Filmore York<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-location\">Liberty, North Carolina<\/span>, joined Toyota Motor North America&#8217;s leaders to announce Greensboro-Randolph Megasite has been chosen as the location for Toyota&#8217;s new <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.29 billion<\/span> automotive battery manufacturing plant, to be named, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> (TBMNC).<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg55a1left\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg55a1left\" title=\"Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Toyota Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)\" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1703467\/Toyota_PHEVs.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>When it comes online in 2025, TBMNC will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles\u2014with the intention to expand to at least six production lines for a combined total of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.29 billion<\/span> investment made by Toyota and Toyota Tsusho is partially funded from a total investment of approximately <span class=\"xn-money\">$3.4 billion<\/span> previously announced on <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 18<\/span>, and is expected to create 1,750 new American jobs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The future of mobility is electrification and the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite is the ideal location to make that future a reality,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Ted Ogawa<\/span>, CEO of Toyota Motor North America. &#8220;<span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> offers the right conditions for this investment, including the infrastructure, high-quality education system, access to a diverse and skilled workforce, and a welcoming environment for doing business. Today marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial partnership with the <span class=\"xn-location\">Tar Heel<\/span> state as we embark on our journey to achieve carbon neutrality and provide mobility for all.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m glad that Toyota Battery Manufacturing has chosen to call <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> home,&#8221; said Governor Cooper. &#8220;This investment in our state is a testament to our world class workforce and growing economy. <span class=\"xn-location\">North Carolina<\/span> is working hard every day toward a clean energy future and projects like this will help us get there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In determining the location for the new plant, Toyota was interested in renewable energy availability as well as support from local stakeholders, including governments, utilities, partners, and others. Candidates for the site were narrowed down based on these requirements and Greensboro-Randolph Megasite met and exceeded these needs with:<\/p>\n<p id=\"indentid\" class=\"prnml40\">&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An extensive and well-maintained highway system for overland logistics\u00a0<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four international airports and two seaports<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Onsite rail<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 An outstanding, diverse workforce<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Renewable energy availability<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 World-renowned education system<br \/>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Strong government partnership at both the state and local levels<\/p>\n<p>In addition, as the company continues its efforts to reach carbon neutrality for its vehicles and operations by 2050, Toyota is committed to using 100% renewable energy at this new facility to produce the batteries.<\/p>\n<p><b>New Company Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prnsbtb1 prnrbrb1 prnbcc prnsbbb1 prnsblb1\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Company Name<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsblb1 prnpr6\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Established<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">November 2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Representative<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Norm Bafunno (interim)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Shareholders<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Toyota (90%) and Toyota Tsusho (10%)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>No. of Employees<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1,750 (planned)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Capital<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">$468M (excluding equipment costs)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Business Areas<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Automotive battery manufacturing for electrified vehicles<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Toyota<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>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.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in <span class=\"xn-location\">Alabama<\/span> that began production in <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 2021<\/span>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>To help inspire the next generation for a career in <span class=\"xn-location\">STEM<\/span>-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.TourToyota.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.TourToyota.com<\/a> with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free <span class=\"xn-location\">STEM<\/span>-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota <span class=\"xn-location\">USA<\/span> Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. 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