Korean car maker to make EVs in U.S.

South Korean electric car maker CT&T said Tuesday it will begin producing electric cars in the U.S. this year.

The company makes low-speed two-seaters and golf cart-style vehicles as well as the City EV, which can reach 65 miles per hour (105 km/h) and travel up to 70 miles (110 km) on an electric charge.

CT&T says the City EV is ideal for small businesses or delivery drivers or for use in retirement communities or small cities. The vehicles recharging cord can be plugged into a standard socket. CT&T said it plans eventually to produce around 10,000 electric cars per year in the U.S. at 40 manufacturing and distribution centers, starting with centers in South Carolina and California. It didn't reveal prices.

Source : The Eagle Tribune, January 16th, 2010