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News: Electric Vehicles

Isuzu selects Greenville County to establish its new United States production base

Isuzu North America Corporation (Isuzu), a supplier of commercial vehicles, today announced it has selected Greenville County to establish the company’s new production base in the United States. The company’s $280 million investment will create more than 700 new jobs.

Princeton NuEnergy selects Chester County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Princeton NuEnergy (PNE), an innovative clean technology company, today announced it selects Chester County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation.

Columbia Vehicle Group selects Aiken County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C.Columbia Vehicle Group (Columbia), an electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced it selects Aiken County for the company’s first South Carolina operation.

SC Department of Commerce unveils “Launch to Legacy” brand

In fulfilling its vision of embracing the future to ensure South Carolina’s sustainable advantage, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C.

e-VAC Magnetics to build first US facility in Sumter County

COLUMBIA, S.C. – e-VAC Magnetics (e-VAC), a leading manufacturer of rare earth permanent magnets in the Western Hemisphere, today announced it is establishing U.S. operations in South Carolina, building its first facility in Sumter County.

AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory

AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, today announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art battery cell facility in Florence County.

BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations

BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, today announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County.

Albemarle Corporation selects Chester County for South Carolina operations

Albemarle Corporation (Albemarle), a global leader in transforming essential resources such as lithium and bromine into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and healt

Cirba Solutions establishing South Carolina operations in Richland County

Cirba Solutions, a comprehensive battery management and materials company, today announced plans to build its newest state-of-the-art, flagship operations in Richland County.

Scout Motors selects South Carolina for production site; plans to create 4,000 jobs

Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout”) is establishing its first manufacturing plant in Blythewood, which is near Columbia, South Carolina.

Gov. Henry McMaster launches state’s first electric vehicle website

Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of scpowersev.com, a virtual hub highlighting South Carolina’s growing electric vehicle (EV) industry and the state’s capacity for furthe

Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County with largest economic development announcement in state history

Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry McMaster, today announced plans to establish operations in Berke

Envision AESC to establish Florence County electric vehicle battery gigafactory

Envision AESC, a world-leading Japanese electric vehicle battery technology company, along with Governor Henry McMaster, announced today it will build a state-of-the-art battery cell

Bosch expanding Dorchester County operations with launch of electric motor production

Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, today announced the launch of electric motor production at its operation in Dorchester County.

BMW investing $1.7 billion to expand S.C. manufacturing capacity and footprint

The BMW Group continues the roll-out of its electromobility plan with a new investment to expand Plant Spartanburg and the company’s manufacturing footprint in South Carolina. BMW Group Chairman of the Board of Management, Oliver Zips