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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.
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.
Venom EV to open Dorchester County manufacturing facility
Venom EV will invest $645,000 in a Dorchester County manufacturing facility, creating 60 jobs to support EV production and distribution.
Scout Motors opens Blythewood training center
Scout Motors marked a big milestone both for the company and for Midlands workforce development on April 20 with the opening of its new training center on the site […]
Polestar brings China production operations to Ridgeland plant
Polestar consolidates Polestar 3 production in South Carolina at Volvo’s Ridgeville plant, ending China assembly.
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.
Scout Motors picks Charlotte for new corporate headquarters
Scout Motors will establish its corporate headquarters in Charlotte while building a $2.3B EV production center in Blythewood, creating 4,000 jobs.
ElringKlinger expands Easley plant for EV innovation
ElringKlinger is investing $68.5M to expand its Easley plant, creating 294 jobs and boosting electric vehicle and lightweight component production.
South Carolina electric vehicle sales, charging expand
South Carolina sold 2,500+ EVs in Q1 2025. A new law limits utility control of charging stations, opening doors for private EV investment and growth.
GM, Redwood — with SC presence — team up on EV battery energy storage
GM and Redwood Materials partner to repurpose EV batteries for U.S.-made energy storage systems amid surging electricity demand and infrastructure needs.
Volvo to build its most popular car in Ridgeville
Volvo will begin producing its top-selling XC60 SUV at its Ridgeville plant by late 2026, expanding U.S. manufacturing and supporting American jobs.
SC ranks mid-tier in Q1 2025 EV sales, charging access
South Carolina ranks middle-of-the-pack in EVs sold in Q1 2025, per a national EV market report, but ranks higher with number of charging stations.
