{
  "id": 11241804,
  "title": "Toyota opens battery development center in Michigan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/toyota-opens-battery-development-center-in-michigan",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/toyota-opens-battery-development-center-in-michigan-93CH-4927997"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toyota launches a battery development center in Michigan, marking the company's expansion of its technology leadership to North America. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline, Michigan, will evaluate and develop battery technology throughout its lifecycle, from sourcing raw materials to customer applications and recycling.\n\nPartnering with Toyota's North American manufacturing network, the center will support battery evaluation for Toyota's battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina and vehicle plants nationwide. Keita Moritsu, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Toyota Motor North America R&D, announced that the center signifies Toyota's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions, including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and fully electric vehicles.\n\nThe facility's capabilities will enable Toyota engineers and technicians to assess battery performance and develop technologies tailored to various vehicle types, addressing the needs of American drivers. This closer proximity to the source will allow faster detection and resolution of field concerns for Toyota customers, while also enabling the development of longer-lasting batteries.\n\nToyota will share research access to the University of Michigan Electric Vehicle Center, allowing other partners to utilize the testing and evaluation resources at the new facility. Founded over 50 years ago, this marks another significant milestone in Toyota's long-standing relationship with Michigan.",
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