Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky

Toyota Expands Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Research with San Diego Gas & Electric Company Collaboration

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

SDG&E's service territory, which encompasses 25 communities in San Diego and southern Orange Counties, represents one of the largest Toyota BEV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ownership regions in California.

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SDG&E's service territory, which encompasses 25 communities in San Diego and southern Orange Counties, represents one of the largest Toyota BEV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ownership regions in California.
The V2G research will take place at SDG&E's campus in San Diego, California, using Fermata Energy's bidirectional charger and V2G platform.
Toyota recently announced plans for an all-new three-row BEV SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in 2025.
By 2030, Toyota aspires to offer 30 BEV models globally across its Toyota and Lexus brand nameplates and produce up to 3.5 million BEVs annually.

Toyota Adopts the North American Charging Standard to Expand Customer Charging Options

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Friday, October 20, 2023

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PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.

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PLANO, Texas, Oct 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) today announced it has reached an agreement with Tesla, Inc. to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) on its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) beginning in 2025.
In line with Toyota's vehicle electrification strategy that offers a plethora of options for electrified powertrains, Toyota and Lexus customers will have convenient access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across North America.
Toyota will incorporate the NACS ports into certain Toyota and Lexus BEVs starting in 2025, including the all-new, three-row, battery-electric Toyota SUV that will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).
Through the Toyota and Lexus apps, customers have access to an extensive charging network, comprising over 84,000 charging ports in North America, including level 2 and DC fast chargers.

LG Energy Solution and Toyota Sign Long-term Battery Supply Agreement to Power Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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- Two global leaders join forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the U.S.

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- Two global leaders join forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the U.S.
- LG Energy Solution to supply Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel NCMA battery modules annually from 2025.
SEOUL, Korea and PLANO, Texas, Oct 5, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced that they have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that will be assembled in the United States.
Under the contract, LG Energy Solution will supply automotive battery modules at an annual capacity of 20GWh starting from 2025.
The battery modules, consisting of high-nickel NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) pouch-type cells, will be manufactured in LG Energy Solution's Michigan facility.

LG Energy Solution and Toyota Sign Long-term Battery Supply Agreement to Power Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

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Two global leaders join forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the U.S.

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Two global leaders join forces to drive the future growth of battery electric vehicles in the U.S.
LG Energy Solution to supply Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel NCMA battery modules annually from 2025.
SEOUL, South Korea and PLANO, Texas, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220) and Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) today announced that they have signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules to be used in Toyota battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that will be assembled in the United States.
Under the contract, LG Energy Solution will supply automotive battery modules at an annual capacity of 20GWh starting from 2025.
The battery modules, consisting of high-nickel NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) pouch-type cells, will be manufactured in LG Energy Solution's Michigan facility.

Toyota Ramps Up Commitment to Electrification with U.S. BEV Production and Additional Battery Plant Investment

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company's drive toward carbon neutrality.

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The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company's drive toward carbon neutrality.
It is exciting to see our largest U.S. plant, Toyota Kentucky, and our newest plant, Toyota North Carolina, drive us into the future together with BEV and battery production for our expanding electrified lineup."
Toyota is investing $2.1 billion in its North Carolina battery manufacturing plant for new infrastructure to support future expansion.
"The future is bright at Toyota North Carolina," said Sean Suggs, president, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina.

Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

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Friday, June 30, 2023

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PLANO, Texas, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and building where it sells, and prepare for the future of mobility.

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PLANO, Texas, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and building where it sells, and prepare for the future of mobility.
Mike Sweers, senior vice president, Product Development Office and Global Truck executive chief engineer, has been promoted to executive vice president, Toyota Motor North America, Research & Development (TMNA R&D) and chief technology officer, reporting to Ted Ogawa, CEO, TMNA.
Susan Elkington, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), has been promoted to senior vice president, Electric Vehicle Supply.
Chris Nielsen, executive vice president, Product Support and chief quality officer, TMNA, and member of the TMNA North American Executive Committee, assumes additional responsibility for North American purchasing and supplier development.

A New Era of Three-Row Luxury: The First-Ever Lexus TX

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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Following the release of the NX, LX and RX, TX continues the next chapter of Lexus SUVs with evolved Lexus Driving Signature fundamentals.

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Following the release of the NX, LX and RX, TX continues the next chapter of Lexus SUVs with evolved Lexus Driving Signature fundamentals.
TX has been specifically tuned to provide a smooth, yet exhilarating drive, in every row, without compromising the luxury features Lexus guests enjoy.
TX will be exclusively assembled by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), and is the first Lexus vehicle to be assembled there.
While pursuing a unique three-row SUV silhouette, TX adopts Lexus' current design language and adds eye-catching and unique design elements.

Toyota to Build New Automotive Battery Lab at Michigan R&D Headquarters, Expanding Electrified Vehicle Development Capability in the U.S.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota's batteries meet North American customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability of automotive batteries made by Toyota.

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As part of its evaluation process, the new Michigan battery lab will ensure that Toyota's batteries meet North American customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability of automotive batteries made by Toyota.
Further, chassis dynamometers at both Toyota R&D campuses in York Township and Ann Arbor are being upgraded to accommodate full battery electric vehicle evaluations.
In addition to working with current battery production, lab engineers will explore new battery configurations for future products.
On a global scale, Toyota plans to invest more than $70 billion in vehicle electrification by 2030.

Toyota Ramps Up Commitment to Electrification with U.S. BEV Production and Additional Battery Plant Investment

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company's drive toward carbon neutrality.

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The new battery plant, which is currently under construction, will receive an additional $2.1 billion investment to support the company's drive toward carbon neutrality.
It is exciting to see our largest U.S. plant, Toyota Kentucky, and our newest plant, Toyota North Carolina, drive us into the future together with BEV and battery production for our expanding electrified lineup."
Toyota is investing $2.1 billion in its North Carolina battery manufacturing plant for new infrastructure to support future expansion.
"The future is bright at Toyota North Carolina," said Sean Suggs, president, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina.

Piston Group Appoints Former Toyota President to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 1, 2020

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DETROIT, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Piston Group Chairman and CEO Vinnie Johnson today announced the appointment of Wilbert W. James Jr. to the company's board of directors.

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DETROIT, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Piston Group Chairman and CEO Vinnie Johnson today announced the appointment of Wilbert W. James Jr. to the company's board of directors.
James served as the seventh president of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) with more than 10,000 team members at Toyota's largest automotive manufacturing plant globally.
"We truly appreciate his lifelong commitment to quality, performance and diversity; and thank him for joining our board of directors."
Piston Group, comprising of Piston Automotive, Irvin Automotive Products, Detroit Thermal Systems, and AIREA, is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.