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Scout Motors Unveils EV Factory, Promises 4,000 Jobs

5/5/2025

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Scout Motors is launching an electric version of the International Harvester Scout under Volkswagen Group.
A new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina, will produce 200,000 Scout EVs each year, creating over 4,000 jobs.
Construction is underway, with the facility expected to be completed by 2027 and the EV lineup debuting in 2028.
The factory will include assembly, paint, and technology centers for future vehicle innovations.

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Story summary

Scout Motors is launching an electric version of the International Harvester Scout under Volkswagen Group.
A new factory in Blythewood, South Carolina, will produce 200,000 Scout EVs each year, creating over 4,000 jobs.
Construction is underway, with the facility expected to be completed by 2027 and the EV lineup debuting in 2028.
The factory will include assembly, paint, and technology centers for future vehicle innovations.