Toyota opens new U.S. battery plant, confirms $10 billion in new investments
1. Toyota starts production at a $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina. 2. Plans to invest up to $10 billion more in the U.S. over five years. 3. Toyota leads U.S. hybrid sales with over 51% market share. 4. Toyota's U.S. sales rise 9.9%, exceeding 1.3 million vehicles sold. 5. Regulatory changes affect the EV market, impacting production plans.