Randolph County production line reaches operational capability, positioning the Piedmont Triad at the absolute center of North America's clean vehicle transition.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North Carolina officially initiated commercial production of lithium-ion batteries at its vast Liberty Megasite, delivering power packs bound for hybrid and fully electric SUVs assembled in Kentucky and Indiana.
The milestone marks the culmination of four years of site preparation and more than $13.9 billion in capital investments across 1,800 acres in Randolph County.
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