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Volvo looks to add 1,300 jobs for fully electric SUV to be built in Ridgeville
More details have been revealed about the flagship EX90 project.
Clemson creates nation’s first bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering
Clemson University’s president caught the room’s attention at the 12th annual SC Automotive Summit with a special announcement on Thursday.
Michelin North America CEO talks EV, sustainability in South Carolina
Michelin, which employs about 8,000 people in South Carolina, has a goal of using 100% sustainable materials in all its tires by 2050.
Bradshaw Automotive Group sold to North Carolina company
The group, which has grown to over 400 employees, also has been heavily invilved with philanthropic efforts in the Upstate, including the establishment of The Bradshaw Institute for Community Child Health and Advocacy.
Proterra produces first EV battery at its Greer plant
The Greer facility is Proterra's first high-volume battery production plant in the Eastern United States, and is within close proximity to Proterra Transit electric bus manufacturing operations in Greenville.
Auto parts supplier announces $50M expansion in Laurens County
The project, located in Fountain Inn, is expected to create 58 new jobs.
Luxury automaker opens second U.S. location in Greer
The automaker Genesis opened its second U.S. retail location today with a dealership in Greer. Genesis of Greer is owned and operated by dealer principal Mark C. Escude and MCE Automotive Inc., according to a news release.
Electric vehicle battery manufacturer to build $800M Florence plant, create over 1,000 jobs
Envision AESC, a Japan-based major manufacturer of electric vehicle battery technology, will invest $810 million to build a battery cell gigafactory in Florence County. The project will create an estimated 1,170 new jobs and support
Production starts in Greer for the new BMW XM
Production of the BMW XM has begun in Spartanburg County. It is the first high-performance vehicle with an electrified drive system from the BMW M line. BMW Manufacturing, which says the future has a place for both electric and gas
BMW opens $25M accessories center near Greer plant
BMW of North America opened a new Vehicle Accessories Center in Greer to enable the company to “factory install” a range of vehicle accessories on the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles built nearby at Plant Spartanburg.
Graham: Electrification of automobile is too big for any 1 company
Amid the exuberance during BMW's recent announcement of $1.7 billion investment in two Upstate projects, it was Sen. Lindsey Graham who, though full of praise for the automaker, said BMW can't do it alone
Manufacturer to invest $26M in new Laurens County facility
A supplier of automotive and industrial racking products will expand its S.C. footprint with new operations in Laurens County. Motor City Racks said in a news release from the S.C. Commerce Department that it will invest $26 million.
