丰田美国电池工厂投产，未来五年将在美投资100亿美元

Core Insights - Toyota has commenced operations at its $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina to meet the rising demand for hybrid vehicles and confirmed a plan to invest $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next five years [1][3] - The North Carolina plant is Toyota's 11th facility in the U.S., covering 1,850 acres and capable of producing up to 30 GWh annually, employing 5,000 workers [1][3] - The plant will supply batteries for popular models such as the Camry, Corolla Cross, RAV4, and an undisclosed three-row hybrid SUV [1] Investment Plans - Over the next five years, Toyota plans to invest an additional $10 billion in the U.S., bringing its total investment to over $60 billion [3] - This investment strategy aligns with Toyota's commitment to a multi-faceted energy transition, offering a range of vehicles including fuel-efficient, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and fuel cell vehicles [3] Market Context - The U.S. government is expected to relax fuel economy standards, which were previously deemed too aggressive, potentially impacting the market dynamics for electric and hybrid vehicles [3] - Other automakers, such as Volkswagen, are also responding to the changes in U.S. policy by increasing the availability of hybrid models in the market [4]