Chilgok-gun moves to enter North American market with modular low-speed electric vehicles

Chilgok-gun in North Gyeongsang Province is laying the groundwork to enter the North American market with modular low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs).

A county delegation traveled to Georgia and South Carolina from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31 alongside the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, North Gyeongsang Technopark and special zone operators to discuss technology and commercialization cooperation with local companies and research institutions, the county said Sunday.

The delegation visited Peachtree City, Georgia, where it examined the city's LSV-dedicated road network and safety management systems as a model for community transportation.

The group then visited TAGO EV, an LSV manufacturer and distributor in South Carolina, where North Gyeongsang Technopark and TAGO EV signed an MOU to advance the entry of modular LSVs into the North American market and support local commercialization.

The agreement covers cooperation in vehicle assembly, demonstration, retail and sales.

The delegation also visited Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and the International Transportation Innovation Center (ITIC), where discussions covered compliance with US vehicle safety standards, performance verification and the use of local testing facilities.

"Through this visit, we confirmed the potential for modular LSVs to enter the North American market," a Chilgok-gun official said. "We will work with relevant agencies to support local companies in expanding overseas and strengthening their competitiveness."