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Groundbreaking on new BMW Group high-voltage battery assembly plant in South Carolina

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The BMW Group broke ground for a new high-voltage battery assembly plant in Woodruff, South Carolina. Intelligent LED lighting with motion detectors and an efficient dimming strategy reduce energy consumption and light emissions to a minimum. billion in its South Carolina operations. Earlier post.)

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Michigan EV maker GGT Electric wins South Carolina state contract for LSVs

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The initial target of the contract calls for GGT to deliver 10 of their E-Dyne all-electric passenger vans to the state of South Carolina for the first year, with the option for a second year renewal for another 10 vans. The E-Dyne van is powered by a 72V or 96V Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)battery pack.

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South Carolina Vehicle Conversion Centers Roll Out First Round of Propane Autogas Vehicles

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Greenville County, South Carolina and Light’N’Up, deployed 15 propane Autogas vehicles last month as part of a large-scale, Recovery Act-funded alternative fuel vehicle project in the Southeast United States. Greenville County and Light’N’Up are two of nine conversion centers participating in the project.

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Bosch begins electric motor production in Charleston; more than $260M in new investment

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With a voltage range up to 850V, Bosch has developed electric motors suited for a variety of applications from passenger cars to light commercial vehicle use. Bosch has continued to invest in its presence in South Carolina. They feature up to 98% efficiency, which helps to maximize range of the vehicle.

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Bridgestone develops tire using 75% recycled and renewable materials; recycled plastic bottles, recycled steel and natural rubber from guayule

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Designed and engineered at Bridgestone’s Americas Technology Center in Akron, Ohio, the new tires were produced at the company’s Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Radial Tire Plant in Graniteville, South Carolina.

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Polestar 3 starts production in China; early tests in US plant successful so far

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In a press release , Ingenlath also noted that the company has achieved launch readiness at its South Carolina plant. We have also achieved launch readiness at the factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and are well on track with our plans to start manufacturing Polestar 3 in the USA,” the Polestar CEO said.

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Volkswagen’s $40k Scout SUV mule debut slated for Q3 2024

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Volkswagen’s Scout to build $40K electric SUV in South Carolina Scout plans to push its SUV design in the United States first, followed by a full-size pickup truck slated to compete with big EVs already on the market like the Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, and the Ford F-150 Lighting. Buzz minibus and Scout. market and customer needs.

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