November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update
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Are those made in Germany? Or due they have a US vender?Not to mention shipping and transport
No idea but I always improperly assume stuff that big is German or European as the U.S. just doesn’t see as much of the good technology. I’m sure someone can build it stateside but being designed by Germans I suspect they planned on German made ???
Everllence is a German company with five or six locations around the world, including some vender relationship in the US.
My company only installs residential heat pumps but I know those industrial ones ain’t cheap!
My guy does HVAC, no wonder he can afford Vintage Scouts.
Our latest update on the progress at our Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is now available:
November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update – Scout Motors Stories
blog.scoutmotors.com
The blog article includes info about the new supplier park. It looks totally different from what I expected. I thought it would be more like a strip mall layout (long width and shallow depth), but the images show something a lot more rectangular. I am going to have to re-adjust my expectations for the supplier park, aren't I? I'm really curious about it now.
Thanks fro the update Jamie!
There are several buildings going up as part of that project, but some suppliers will be under one roof. The southernmost building that is only a pad and footings (isn't visible in the aerial photo) is our accessories installation building.
Now I’m just waiting for uncle Scotty to email me my happy holiday video tomorrow hopefully. Since last year it was sent on the 19th.
What will occur in the accessories building @Jamie@ScoutMotors beyond the obvious? Hint, hint-nudge, nudge!
Thanks Cousin THil08 for reminding me of that video. I had to go back and watch it in anticipation of this years.
Holy crap!Our latest update on the progress at our Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is now available:
November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update – Scout Motors Stories
This update features the first look at the finial finish line area of the assembly line where new Scouts will leave the factory at the doors at the far end:
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Also the delivery of our first industrial heat pump marking the first industrial-scale use of heat pumps in a U.S. automotive plant.
This innovative system will provide efficient heating and cooling for more than 3 million square feet of buildings, replacing traditional gas systems and helping us save the equivalent of 1.2 million trees per year in carbon emissions.
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I used to work in commercial refrigeration and have never seen a heat pump that big.
That is quite the beast.
I was involved in selling several chiller plants for commercial customers like convention centers and malls. That thing dwarfs all of them.
Everllence is a Volkswagen companyOur latest update on the progress at our Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is now available:
November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update – Scout Motors Stories
This update features the first look at the finial finish line area of the assembly line where new Scouts will leave the factory at the doors at the far end:
View attachment 12191
Also the delivery of our first industrial heat pump marking the first industrial-scale use of heat pumps in a U.S. automotive plant.
This innovative system will provide efficient heating and cooling for more than 3 million square feet of buildings, replacing traditional gas systems and helping us save the equivalent of 1.2 million trees per year in carbon emissions.
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Yes, Everllence is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group. It was formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions before rebranding in June 2025.
It’s just mind numbing how big. Look at all those extra axle rollers. How many wide load signs Ang safety/flagger trucks did that require?
Seeing the picture of the cute factory heat pump reminded me how large VAG is and how many companies they own. The Harvester engine could easily be a generator engine from from obscure brand they own which could make more sense if it's already optimized for steady-state generator duties.
In related news:
https://www.financial-world.org/new...kswagen-plans-to-sell-everllence-amid-crisis/
I wonder if Scout is the electric truck plant they mention in the article. I'm guessing not since they used the present tense, but who knows?
In related news:
https://www.financial-world.org/new...kswagen-plans-to-sell-everllence-amid-crisis/
I wonder if Scout is the electric truck plant they mention in the article. I'm guessing not since they used the present tense, but who knows?
I can find many articles on Everllence heat pumps being used in the US for some large scale utility companies projects. However, no mention about another "Truck Plant" in the US. So the use of "is being Heated and cooled" is a mystery. So.....Maybe.
Scout Motors South Carolina
Heat pump reference case
Project background
Scout Motors is building a new electric vehicle production facility in Blythewood, South Carolina – designed with sustainability at its core. To meet the site’s substantial heating and cooling needs, Everllence is supplying a large-scale heat pump system. The solution supports Volkswagen Group’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across all production sites by 2040 and reflects Scout Motors strong environmental commitment.
System integration & application
The heat pump system can deliver 25 MW cooling and 15 MW thermal heat. While one unit meets the heating demand in winter, both operate in tandem to support cooling during summer. The fully electric system adapts to seasonal loads and integrates seamlessly with the site’s energy infrastructure.
Operational impact & scalability
The solution will reduce CO2 emissions by ~1.330 tons annually and ensure energy-efficient operation year-round. With its modular design and adaptable control, the system sets a new benchmark for sustainable thermal management in automotive manufacturing and serves as a blueprint for future factory sites.
Heat pump reference case
Project background
Scout Motors is building a new electric vehicle production facility in Blythewood, South Carolina – designed with sustainability at its core. To meet the site’s substantial heating and cooling needs, Everllence is supplying a large-scale heat pump system. The solution supports Volkswagen Group’s ambition to achieve carbon neutrality across all production sites by 2040 and reflects Scout Motors strong environmental commitment.
System integration & application
The heat pump system can deliver 25 MW cooling and 15 MW thermal heat. While one unit meets the heating demand in winter, both operate in tandem to support cooling during summer. The fully electric system adapts to seasonal loads and integrates seamlessly with the site’s energy infrastructure.
Operational impact & scalability
The solution will reduce CO2 emissions by ~1.330 tons annually and ensure energy-efficient operation year-round. With its modular design and adaptable control, the system sets a new benchmark for sustainable thermal management in automotive manufacturing and serves as a blueprint for future factory sites.
| Heat source | Ambient air |
| Heat sink | Water |
| Heat sink temperature | Heating: ~45 °C, Cooling: ~7 °C |
| Total heating capacity | 15 MW |
| Total cooling capacity | 25 MW |
| Annual heat output | Up to 75,000 MWh |
| Refrigerant | R1234ze(E), a low-GWP and non-flammable refrigerant |
| Technology | Two five-stage RH71 compressors |
| Electrical input | Green electricity |
| COP | ~3.0 (heating) / ~3.6 (cooling) |
| Annual CO2 savings | Up to 1,330 tons |
MAN Energy Solutions Provides Large-Scale Heat Pump for New Scout Motors Plant
Scout Motors to install MAN large-scale heat pumps for heating and air-conditioning at new electric vehicle production facility in USA
www.man-es.com
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