At least, that's the idea behind Toyota's latest concept vehicle: an electric, self-driving pod called e-Palette that can be used for ride sharing, deliveries, or as a mobile retail or office space.

The plant has 14 assembly lines, with 10 dedicated to making modules for electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), and four for hybrids (HEVs). By 2030, Toyota estimates the total ...