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1. Toyota's Hybrid Surge: Over 60% of U.S. Sales Now Electrified as Gas Prices Bite (webpronews.com) — Toyota has just opened its new Battery Center of North America in Saline, bringing a major investment tied to the company's booming hybrid and EV sales. While the story focuses on national sales trends, the new facility signals long-term jobs, technology development, and economic activity coming right to Saline residents' doorstep.
2. Toyota's $50M US battery center to test EV, hybrid battery tech (interestingengineering.com) — Toyota has opened a $50 million Battery Center of North America in Saline, creating a central hub where engineers will test and develop batteries for hybrids, EVs, plug‑ins, and hydrogen vehicles. The 30,000‑square‑foot facility will support Toyota's North American plants, collaborate with the University of Michigan, and keep more advanced battery research, troubleshooting, and engineering jobs rooted in Michigan.
3. Michigan statewide cross country coaches poll for the week of Sept. 28, 2026 (themorningsun.com) — Saline's boys and girls cross country teams both cracked the top 10 in the latest statewide coaches poll, highlighting strong local performances heading toward the MHSAA Finals. The boys are ranked ninth in Division 1, while the girls come in eighth, putting Saline firmly in the mix with Michigan's elite programs this season.
4. Madison Heights seeks safeguards against data centers (candgnews.com) — A massive $16 billion Oracle and OpenAI data center complex called The Barn is already under construction in Saline, with three huge buildings planned and major power and infrastructure needs. As Madison Heights moves to regulate similar projects, Saline residents can look to this development as a preview of the potential economic benefits and environmental concerns such facilities may bring.
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