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North American production of Camry Hybrid Oct. 13 -- Toyota is starting production of the Camry Hybrid at a plant in Georgetown, Ky., the first hybrid vehicle produced in North America by the company. Toyota invested $10 million at the plant to build approximately 48,000 Camry Hybrid vehicles each year. ``Production at the new Kentucky plant marks an exciting chapter in Toyota´s history and a monumental step toward our ongoing commitment to hybrid technology,´´ said Don Esmond, a senior vice president of automotive operations. The hybrid combines gasoline and electric power to operate.
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