Scout Motors appoints Chief Technical Officer

Dr. Burkhard Huhnke, a leading voice in the EV industry, will shape and lead Scout Motors’ vehicle engineering strategy and team

Scout Motors Inc. (“Scout Motors”), formed to craft the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, announced that Dr. Burkhard Huhnke has joined the company as Chief Technical Officer. In this role, Huhnke will report to Scout Motors CEO and President Scott Keogh and will lead the company’s vehicle engineering strategy and team.

“Burkhard’s extensive experience with startups, EVs and the automotive industry coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit make him the ideal leader to help take Scout Motors to the next level,” said Scott Keogh. “With more than 25 years of experience, Burkhard knows the ins and outs of our industry and is focused on creating the next generation of smart, capable vehicles. I look forward to the innovative ideas he will bring to Scout Motors and our customers.”

Huhnke joins Scout Motors after serving most recently as the Chief Technology Officer for Fisker Inc, where he led the company’s global engineering and software teams. Prior to Fisker, he held the role of Vice President of Automotive at Synopsys, Inc., a chip-design company in Silicon Valley. There, he spearheaded the company’s triple-shift-left strategy, advancing testing, quality and performance evaluation to the early stages of the development process.

Huhnke previously spent 20 years with the Volkswagen Group, holding leadership roles within engineering and R&D. He initiated and co-founded the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Center (VAIL) at Stanford University, where students pioneer vehicle technology with a focus on human-centered mobility solutions. Huhnke attended the Technische Universität Braunschweig (University of Brunswick – Institute of Technology) in Braunschweig, Germany, where he studied electrical and electronics engineering. He later returned to the university and obtained a Doctorate in optical distance measurement.

“I am thrilled to join Scout Motors to help revitalize an American icon and make history,” said Dr. Burkhard Huhnke. “My passion has always been to shape and share the next generation of automotive technology. I firmly believe Scout Motors will be at the forefront of that important effort, and I am excited to get started.”

Scout Motors has now hired nearly 300 employees, including more than 30 employees in South Carolina for the company’s new Production Center in Blythewood, near Columbia. Current career opportunities can be found on the Scout Motors careers page. Potential candidates can indicate their interest for future manufacturing positions by submitting their information at scoutmotors.sctechjobs.com.

About Scout Motors

The Scout, originally produced by International Harvester from 1960 to 1980, was the world’s first utility vehicle capable of both off-road adventure and family duty. It was the 8-day-a-week truck. Scout is now an American icon whose heritage is kept alive by a dedicated community of doers that continue to push their vehicles on the farm, in the wilderness and on family outings.

Scout Motors was formed to craft all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs rooted in the same tradition that made the original Scout an American icon. Scout Motors is revitalizing a legend and returning manufacturing to American shores.

Vehicle production is targeted to begin at its Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, by the end of 2026, with the first retail sales of trucks and SUVs occurring soon thereafter.

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