5 US military bases in the Carolinas just signed up for solar power
The US Department of Defense agreed to source renewable power from two new solar farms for five military bases in the Carolinas.
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BMW’s EV battery partner launches a $1.5B factory expansion in South Carolina
Battery tech firm AESC, which is partnered with BMW, is investing $1.5 billion to expand its EV battery factory in South Carolina.
Expand Expanding CloseScout Motors breaks ground on US facility where it will build its all-electric off-road trucks
Born again truck brand Scout Motors hit a significant milestone this morning, breaking ground in Blythewood, South Carolina, the site of its future US hub for electric truck production. We’re still a ways away from the public debut of Scout’s flagship model. Still, there’s a lot to be excited about, and the brand’s heritage is already garnering a loyal fanbase in full support of its all-electric transition.
Expand Expanding CloseSkyDrive secures first eVTOL pre-order as it establishes new US home base in South Carolina
Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has announced a pre-order for up to five aircraft from South Carolina-based aerial charter service Austin Aviation. The news comes as SkyDrive looks to enter the US market, make the Palmetto State its new home, and create an entire network in advanced air mobility (AAM).
Expand Expanding CloseBMW breaks ground on new US battery facility, furthering South Carolina as its new EV hub
BMW Group moves one step closer to enabling US EV production while simultaneously helping promote the state of South Carolina as a new hub for battery and vehicle manufacturing. The Plant Woodruff facility, announced last fall, is officially under construction and will eventually complement new and existing factories operated by BMW and AESC in The Palmetto State.
Expand Expanding CloseAESC is opening a huge EV battery factory in South Carolina to supply BMW
Battery tech firm AESC is partnered with BMW, and it broke ground today on a 30 GWh EV battery factory in Florence County, South Carolina.
Expand Expanding CloseGovernor says Volkswagen’s new plant to build Scout EVs is coming to South Carolina
In a Tweet earlier this morning, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has confirmed that Volkswagen Group has chosen the Eastern state as home to its new production facility to build Scout brand EVs. The news comes after recent speculation about where Volkswagen would set up the new facility for Scout Motors after sharing intentions to implement its EV production to the US.
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