Manufacturing Month is a national celebration of the manufacturing industry to inspire the next generation of innovators while building communities where our plants are located. Toyota’s manufacturing plants and employees are driving a clear path to a better future – on and off the road.
- Decades and Billions in Investments
Toyota has been part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for over 65 years and has made a significant direct investment of $38.58 billion in the country. There are nearly 1,500 dealerships and more than 184,000 people working across the country.
- Nine and Growing
There are currently nine Toyota manufacturing plants in the U.S., and by the end of 2025, there will be a 10th plant in North Carolina dedicated to battery manufacturing. This new plant aligns with Toyota’s vision to reduce carbon emissions through hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The total investment in Toyota North Carolina is $5.9 billion.
- On the Road
Toyota’s employees have played a crucial role in designing, engineering, and assembling nearly 45 million Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks in North America.
- Electrified
Toyota leads the industry with the highest number of electrified vehicles on the road. They currently offer 26 electrified options, and they have announced plans to manufacture an all-new, three-row battery electric SUV in Kentucky starting in 2025. This SUV will be powered by batteries produced in North Carolina.
- Investing in the Future
Since 2021, Toyota has committed $10.1 billion in new investments to support electrification efforts in its U.S. manufacturing operations.
- Community Focused
Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has invested millions to create innovative educational programs in historically underserved and diverse communities near its operating sites. This initiative aims to close educational gaps for all students by offering hands-on STEM programming. Huntsville, Alabama, is the fifth site to launch Driving Possibilities programming.
- STEM-Based Learning
To inspire the next generation in STEM-based fields, Toyota has launched a virtual education resources page at TourToyota.com. This page offers an immersive experience where visitors can virtually tour nine of Toyota’s U.S. manufacturing facilities. It also provides free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners.
In addition, Toyota has Experience Centers at its vehicle plants across the U.S. These centers offer visitors a chance to understand advanced manufacturing through visual and hands-on displays.
- Respect for the Planet
To demonstrate respect for the planet, Toyota manufacturing plants actively contribute to environmental sustainability. For example, Toyota West Virginia has “lambscaping” sheep that maintain its solar area, and Toyota Mississippi uses bobwhite quail and wood duck to measure the health of the ecosystem. Toyota also focuses on water conservation, reducing packaging and waste, and protecting biodiversity in its products, services, and operations, all with the goal of building a more sustainable future.