Scout representatives recently told a local Optimist Club group. That SC promised to clear the land and level it for the plant. That was part of the deal. Turns out that the elevations were much more than SC knew. Leveling has caused the over runs. Not costs created by Scout on its part. It was part of the deal that SC provide level ground.
It’s doubtful that VW will ever make just an EV Scout. Likely a hybrid, even an ICE Scout like Jeep. They may even use the plant to make parts or cars for other manufacturers. Who can’t cost justify building their own plant. Lots of ways VW can make this plant profitable. Things should work out for the best.
Squishy123 (the original) April 10, 2026 at 3:54 pm
Now we know why you’re part of the Optimist Club. “Things should work out for the best.” That’s comforting… “should”.
You might have just said, well they may not make electric vehicles but they’ll make something there… if not maybe they can sell it to Amazon or Walmart for warehouse space.
Should NEVER have Gotten in Bed with Them or any other Corporation! I started my First Business in 198o!! I have NEVER Gotten any Money Handed to be By any Government Help! The Heck with Corporate Welfare!!
Those folks who causes for the $70 million wetland mitigation overrun are known (though now operating under a different name, surprise surprise) and continue to seek business with Commerce. Will they be called on to pay back the taxpayer? Will they get future deals? Pass the popcorn!
Not Sayin’, Just Sayin’ April 10, 2026 at 10:03 pm
SC’s political leadership, such as it is, bet big on EVs and lost. In keeping with their storied tradition of ineptitude, they’re now doubling down. This is what happens when we’re led by people whose idea of meeting payroll is SCEIS.
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Scout representatives recently told a local Optimist Club group. That SC promised to clear the land and level it for the plant. That was part of the deal. Turns out that the elevations were much more than SC knew. Leveling has caused the over runs. Not costs created by Scout on its part. It was part of the deal that SC provide level ground.
It’s doubtful that VW will ever make just an EV Scout. Likely a hybrid, even an ICE Scout like Jeep. They may even use the plant to make parts or cars for other manufacturers. Who can’t cost justify building their own plant. Lots of ways VW can make this plant profitable. Things should work out for the best.
Ok Pangloss
Now we know why you’re part of the Optimist Club. “Things should work out for the best.” That’s comforting… “should”.
You might have just said, well they may not make electric vehicles but they’ll make something there… if not maybe they can sell it to Amazon or Walmart for warehouse space.
EVs are a bi-partisan scam. Democrat ex-governor of VA ran one with the CCP when he was in office.
Should NEVER have Gotten in Bed with Them or any other Corporation! I started my First Business in 198o!! I have NEVER Gotten any Money Handed to be By any Government Help! The Heck with Corporate Welfare!!
Those folks who causes for the $70 million wetland mitigation overrun are known (though now operating under a different name, surprise surprise) and continue to seek business with Commerce. Will they be called on to pay back the taxpayer? Will they get future deals? Pass the popcorn!
SC’s political leadership, such as it is, bet big on EVs and lost. In keeping with their storied tradition of ineptitude, they’re now doubling down. This is what happens when we’re led by people whose idea of meeting payroll is SCEIS.
Shut it down now or dozens will go to prison. Better believe it!
prolly too late for that