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Toyota Will Make Prius in US

Swap at SUV plant shows how fast industry is adjusting to fuel costs, demand

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Toyota plans to start producing its super-popular Prius hybrid in the US, Wired reports. With inventories overwhelmed by demand, the firm will move production lines to a Mississippi plant intended to produce SUVs. The factory won’t make its first Prius until 2010, but with... Read full story »

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Toyota Will Make Prius in US

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