Scout Motors continues construction on facility to be fully operational by late 2026 or early 2027
The first steel beams are in place at the Scout Motor facility in Blythewood.
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Scout Motors opens Columbia Connection Center
Scout Motors Construction is underway in Blythewood but their temporary home is in the Bull Street District.
Scout Motors breaks ground on Blythewood facility
The $2 billion investment is set to bring 4,000 jobs to South Carolina. Scout Motors’ CEO expects the vehicles to be hitting the roadways of the Palmetto State by 2027.
Inaugural Governor’s Economic Summit addresses future needs of Palmetto State industries
The Governor’s Economic Summit stressed the importance of electric vehicles to the future of South Carolina, especially with the addition of Scout Motors coming to nearby Blythewood.
Scout Motors site work continues after 3-month pause over environmental concerns
“There are streams on the site, so those needed to be mitigated, and the way we do that, is we purchase or secure mitigation properties in other parts of the counties or area, and that is a tradeoff for any of those wetlands or streams that will be impacted on site,” Ruble says.
State Agencies, Richland County host Scout Motors Q&A
Representatives from Richland County and participating state agencies host question and answer for Richland County Residents about Scout Motors
Charging stations and battery production — USC professor discusses future of electric vehicles
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.
Governor McMaster signs bill to bring to Scout Motors to Blythewood
The agreement includes a $1.3 billion incentive package for Scout Motors.
The agreement includes a $1.3 billion incentive package for Scout Motors.
Governor McMaster officially signs bill for Scout Motors development in Richland County
Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Scout Motors and members of the General Assembly for a bill signing of H. 3604, the Scout Motors bill
SC House lawmakers advance almost $14 billion budget to the Senate
While Republicans and Democrats in the House may disagree on many things, lawmakers from both parties did agree on a $2,500 pay raise for state employees.
