CT&T Corporation, the manufacturer of the two-seat e-Zone electric car, has struck a deal with the state of Hawaii to erect an electric-car factory which will manufacture electric buses, four-seat vehicles and sports cars.
The deal calls for the Hawaiian government to provide the land where the plant will be built, as well as the required charging stations and roads. Additionally, the state will offer incentive for electric car buyers.
“Public transportation is not well developed in Hawaii, gas prices are 40 percent more expensive in Hawaii than in the mainland United States, and emissions standards are very strict,” a CT&T official explains the reasons why Hawaii was chosen, according to JoongAng Daily. “Electric cars are the only solution.”
The new plant, designed by Kim Young-se and Stan Field will comprise includes an eco-friendly assembly facility and will be accompanied by an electric vehicle theme park, to promote EVs among the millions of tourists coming here.
As for CT&T, its plans don't stop in Hawaii. The company already operates facilities in Korea, China and the US and plans the build of two more plants in California and Georgia.
“Our existing plants in Korea and China, our overseas branches in the US, Japan and China and our Regional Assembly and Sales (R.A.S.) centers in the US, Europe and Japan are part of our global network and will help us to grow and build a leading, recognizable and eco-friendly electric vehicle company,” CT&T CEO, Young Gi Lee said in a release.
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