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Graduate students at Clemson University work on last year’s concept prototype — Deep Orange 16. This year they are working alongside BMW engineers to develop the Deep Orange 17 energy-positive electric vehicle concept, scheduled to debut this August. (Photo/Clemson University)
Jul 14, 2026

BMW sponsors Clemson Deep Orange 17 project

BMW is sponsoring Clemson University's Deep Orange 17, where graduate students are developing a solar-integrated, energy-positive electric vehicle.

Milan Nedeljković, chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG; Sen. Lindsey Graham, Gov. Henry McMaster and Robert Engelhorn, president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co., join the men and women who assemble the automobiles for the new BMW X5 debut. (Photo/Ross Norton)
Jul 1, 2026

BMW completes $1.7B Woodruff EV battery plant

BMW has completed its $1.7 billion Woodruff EV battery plant, unveiled the new electric X5 and expanded Plant Spartanburg in South Carolina.

Idealworks, a German industrial automation company, has selected Greenville for its U.S. headquarters to expand robotics solutions across North America. (Photo/Idealworks)
Apr 16, 2026

German company opens US headquarters in Greenville

German automation firm Idealworks selects Greenville for its U.S. headquarters, expanding robotics solutions across North America.

Redwood Materials has opened its $3.5B lithium-ion battery recycling facility in South Carolina, with plans to create 1,500 jobs at Camp Hall Commerce Park. (Rendering/Redwood Materials)
Dec 16, 2025

Redwood Materials opens first phase of $3.5B plant in SC

Redwood Materials has opened its $3.5B lithium-ion battery recycling facility in South Carolina, with plans to create 1,500 jobs at Camp Hall Commerce Park.

South Carolina manufacturing is shifting toward advanced technology, higher-skill jobs and major automotive growth as production rises despite workforce changes. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Nov 18, 2025

From textiles to tech: SC manufacturing surges ahead

South Carolina manufacturing is shifting toward advanced technology, higher-skill jobs and major automotive growth as production rises despite workforce changes.

The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University will host the next installment of Advantage Greenville with a focus on collaborative robots. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 6, 2025

Furman University event explores future of cobots and automation

Discover how collaborative robots are reshaping industries at Furman University’s free Advantage Greenville workshop on automation and cobot tech.