Scout Motors breaks ground on new $2 billion plant in South Carolina - Autoblog
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Scout Motors broke ground on its new electric vehicle plant in Blythewood, South Carolina, on Thursday morning. It will be the home for Scout's all-electric, next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs.

The Volkswagen Group’s all-electric Scout Motors is making strides, breaking ground Thursday on its new assembly plant in Blythewood, S.C.

The company plans to build off-road capable pickup trucks and SUVs inspired by the International Harvester Scout produced from 1960 to 1980. This $2 billion electric vehicle plant will span 1,600 acres and bring 4,000 jobs to the area. It will be the home for Scout’s next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs.