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BMW breaks ground on $700M Woodruff plant
The more than 1-million-square-foot Plant Woodruff will be located on 315 acres near the city center and will include a technology building and support buildings such as a cafeteria, fire department and energy center.
Scout names new chief design officer ahead of Blythewood plant opening
With his appointment, Scout is accelerating development of its all-purpose, all-electric truck and SUV, slated to be in production by the end of 2026
BMW Manufacturing extends plans to produce energy from landfill gas in Spartanburg County
BMW Manufacturing has extended its partnership with the company that helps the manufacturer meet 20% of its energy needs by recycling methane gas from a landfill.
BorgWarner plans $43M expansion in Seneca — what it will manufacture
The expansion project is expected to create over 120 new jobs and be complete in 2024.
How a Spartanburg-based company racked up 1M EV miles
One Upstate company is about a million miles ahead of almost everyone else in the switch to electric vehicles.
South Carolina DOE orders 160 Proterra-powered electric school buses
The South Carolina Department of Education will buy 160 Thomas electric school buses, powered by Proterra, for school districts across the state over the next year.
BMW’s $26B impact on South Carolina economy still growing
It's no clandestine feat that the automotive manufacturing industry has skyrocketed over the last few decades in South Carolina.
Scout Motors deal finally puts Richland County in the driver’s seat
With the stroke of a pen, the economic future of Richland County and South Carolina's Midlands was transformed on March 20.
AMPED UP: Latest SCBIZ Magazine all about South Carolina electric vehicle industry
South Carolina is making a name for itself in electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing. Since 2017, nearly $11 billion has been invested in the sector — making the Palmetto State an important player in the emerging "Battery Belt."
Details emerge on $2B EV manufacturing project coming to Richland County
South Carolina beat out 74 other locations to win the historic $2 billion investment, which could create 4,000 new jobs.
Scout Motors to build $2B electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Richland County
The project has the potential to create 4,000 or more permanent jobs, both of which would set new all-time records for a Richland County economic development project.
BMW exports are tops in the nation by this measure
BMW Manufacturing exported nearly $9.6 billion in vehicles in 2022, more in terms of dollar value than any other automotive exporter.
