In July, seven automakers pledged over $1 billion to create 30,000 more electric vehicle charging stations across North America — which officials say could double the approximate 900 charging ports currently available across South Carolina.
Head of communications and community relations for the Ridgeville plant, Katherine Bergmann, says the production and operations positions are available because of Volvo’s newest electric vehicle the EX-90 — which the company reports will be available in 2024.
The agreement includes a $1.3 billion incentive package for Scout Motors.
Scout Motors is bringing its first manufacturing plant to Blythewood. The company says it will build an all electric next generation trucks and SUVs and the $2 billion investment will bring thousands of jobs to the Midlands.
South Carolina is installing electric vehicle at state parks.
BMW will invest $1 billion in its sprawling factory near Spartanburg, South Carolina, to start producing electric vehicles and an additional $700 million to build a electric-battery plant nearby.
On Thursday, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order to coordinate the future roll-out of the state’s electric vehicle infrastructure.
Hertz announced it will be purchasing 175,000 electric vehicles from General Motors over the next five years
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is set to be one of the cheapest electric vehicles on the market next year.
Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster said he and 10 other governors sent a letter to leaders in the U.S. House and Senate opposing proposals of tax credits for manufacturers and buyers of electric vehicles assembled by labor unions.
