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Toyota Prius Hybrid Production May Move to California After 2008

There are rumors floating around that Toyota Prius hybrid production is going to be moving from Japan to the United States. Specifically, it looks like the Bay Area might be a new location for production of the Toyota Prius. However, it will take time for this move to occur so it’s probably not going to be something that we see happen with the 2008 Toyota Prius.

Rumors About Toyota Prius Hybrid Move

The news that Toyota Prius hybrid production may begin in the San Francisco Bay Area is due to a report in a Japanese newspaper which has been uncomfirmed. The report says that Toyota and GM are in talks about moving production to a city called Fremont in the Bay Area. This probably would not happen with the 2008 Toyota Prius but could happen shortly thereafter.

Information about the Toyota Prius Plant

If you’re wondering about what GM has to do with this, you’ll need to know the back story about the plant where the Toyota Prius hybrid may be built. This was originally a GM plant that closed in 1982. It re-opened as a joint venture between Toyota and GM to assist the companies in learning from one another. Should the Toyota Prius be moved here, GM would likely benefit from the new knowledge.

California Would Love It To Start With the 2008 Toyota Prius

Californians would likely be thrilled to have the new production begin in their area as early as possible, starting with the 2008 Toyota Prius. That’s because California is the largest U.S. market for hybrid vehicles. Interest in the Toyota Prius is only growing in the area as gas prices climb towards $5 / gallon.