Toyota Ramps Up Hybrid Axle Production in West Virginia

BUFFALO, WV---Toyota Motor Co.’s power train assembly plant here has ramped up production of a fifth-generation hybrid transaxle that will be used in Camry and Corolla Cross vehicles. The automaker has invested more than $300 million in the 2-million-square-foot facility as part of its electrification initiative.

“Toyota West Virginia is on the leading edge of our company’s electrified future,” says David Rosier, president of Toyota West Virginia. “The new hybrid transaxle is a testament to our teams’ know-how, expertise and determination to assemble the highest quality products for our customers. This significant achievement would simply not be possible without them.

“This milestone reflects the dedication of the more than 2,000 team members at the Mountain State facility and showcases Toyota’s commitment to electrification and long-term job stability in the U.S.,” explains Rosier

Since 2021, Toyota has announced new investments totaling more than $18 billion into its U.S. manufacturing operations to support electrification efforts.