US EditionToyota celebrates $88M investment in Marshall with $100K donation
- On April 22, 2025, Toyota revealed an $88 million investment to establish a production line for next-generation hybrid transaxles at its Putnam County facility in West Virginia.
- The investment responds to growing demand for hybrid components as Toyota continues expanding its hybrid vehicle production despite lagging in full battery electric vehicles.
- The new assembly line will begin production in late 2026 and support Toyota and Lexus models by transferring power between engines, electric motors, and wheels.
- Toyota’s Putnam County factory employs over 2,000 people and has received a total of $2.8 billion in investments, while the company also donated $100,000 to Marshall University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center to support workforce development.
- This investment reinforces job security locally and reflects Toyota’s 'build where we sell' approach amid rising tariffs and trade tensions affecting global supply chains.
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Toyota WV invests $88M in hybrid transaxle line; donates $100K to Marshall center
Toyota West Virginia announced, on April 23, 2025, it will invest an additional $88 million in its facility that assembles hybrid transaxles. More than $2.8 billion has been invested in Toyota's Buffalo, Putnam County West Virginia, facility which assembles both engines and drivetrain components for Toyota’s North American operations.
Toyota invests in new West Virginia line, donates to Marshall
BUFFALO, WV (WOWK) — A major manufacturer is making an major investment in the Mountain State. A release from Toyota said the company is looking to build a new $88 million line of hybrid transaxles in Buffalo, the only Toyota plant in North America that constructs the component. “This investment is another example of Toyota’s ‘build where we sell’ philosophy and further proof of the company’s confidence in our team members,” said David Rosier, p…
Toyota West Virginia to invest $88 million for next-gen hybrid transaxle assembly
BUFFALO, W.Va. — In a major boost to West Virginia’s manufacturing sector and Toyota’s commitment to U.S. operations, Toyota West Virginia announced an $88 million investment to begin assembling the next generation of hybrid transaxles. This new initiative brings the…
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