The electric car trend has really hit a full swing all over the world. However, most Asian manufacturers have really taken advantage of this, making the region the hotbed for electric vehicles. When it comes to Asian automakers, Korea has a lot to offer in this category and the new kid on the block is a company called CT and T. Compared to other automaker giants, CT and T only focuses on a particular niche of the green car market. That’ because the company is entirely into electric-powered vehicles, which are more popularly known as EVs.
Meanwhile, the CT and T company has been making golf carts for years. However, it saw the opportunity to expand because of all the seriousness that has been given to electric cars. With that being said, the said company took a full step forward by launching its very first EV called the E-Zone. Basically, the E-Zone is a microcar that has only enough space for two adults. Nevertheless, its compact body makes you safe inside if collisions do occur. It has standard airbags and its aluminum frame makes it tough despite of its small size.
The E-Zone boasts of a four-wheel independent McPherson suspension system, which uses hydraulic disc brakes and electromagnetic regenerative braking. With that being said, you can stop on a dime once you’re inside this EV. In short, you won’t worry about screeching tires that can’t stop when you need them to. When it comes to power, this vehicle has a 72-volt AC motor that can bring you to as far as 75 miles. However, just like all EVs, the E-Zone can only go as fast as 25 mph. Although it’s faster than a golf cart, you can’t expect to be inside a racing oval and win. Then again, the E-Zone is fuel efficiency and that is where it is really good at.
On the other hand, the very first E-Zone cars have already been brought to the island of Fiji for observation. Because of that deal, the company has inked a business partnership with the Fiji government that will put up a plant over there. This same plant has a potential to create as much as 10,000 E-Zone cars every year.
Meanwhile, there are still no plans of massively distributing the E-Zone all over the world. The latest word is that the company will first market this car in Korea, before being distributed to Australia and New Zealand. However, once it gets its bearings going, there’s no reason to believe that it will not be as successful as the other automakers out there.
So who’s going to buy the E-Zone? Right now, the company already has a partnership with the Daejon police force. In short, patrol cars in that place will now be using electric power. Also, the E-Zone is already being used in some parts of China and had been showcased in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
There is no doubt that the E-Zone car has a bright future ahead of it. It’s easy to recharge and it uses high-quality batteries that last. Heavy-duty batteries are important for EVs because they serve as their lifeblood. Lastly, unlike other electric cars, the E-Zone is not expected to cost that much. The E-Zone is another alternative to those people who want zero emission and efficient traveling all around the city.
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March 25th, 2009 at 4:05 am
I love your site! I gave it 5 stars, keep up the great work. I am a Electric Golf Cart enthusiast.
April 29th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
My wife says these are too small, but I think the electric car concept is great. I’ve already learned to generate some of the electricity for my house. Next, I need an electric car.
-Ed
May 6th, 2009 at 11:04 am
That is one tiny, ugly looking car. Range sounds good, might need to bump that speed up a bit if you expect to drive it anywhere at least inside a city.
May 21st, 2009 at 6:49 pm
The size of the car is what worries me, because it would be smashed to pieces if it ever collided with any other mainstream vehicle. Japan’s Toyota is making a full-sized vehicle running solely on solar power. It has not been released yet, but a solar paneled toyota that powers air conditioning has. I think this type of car would be more appealing to the masses.
-Cameron
May 24th, 2009 at 5:00 pm
I like the look and concept of this small electric cars. I’m not sure, however, that this police car will be able to outrun even a moped (or it may be an even race).
May 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I am a state licensed car dealer located within The Villages. I’m interested in the E Zone EV for sales in the Villages. Call or e-mail:
tonycarman@verizon.net (813)240-9494
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 am
This car is small but its doesnt matter because this car is on electric so this mean we can save fuel efficency
June 7th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
It seems the base version of the E-zone is equipped with Lead-Acid batteries, while there’s an optional model with Lithium-Ion.
The vehicle itself actually does not look too bad. It has a design reminiscent of the Tata Nano, and it certainly is more appealing than the G.M. Puma! Having a max speed of 25 mph obvious makes it useful only for specialized functions, but with an attractive enough price I could envision it in U.S. golf courses and retirement centers.
June 27th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
25 mph that’s all?? It is not a car for every day driving in the city of course. Somewhere for example in Goa this E-Zone will be the best choice
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 am
These cars are ugly. They go too slow and don’t to far enough. In the U.S., it is not unusual for a person to drive over 200 miles per day because of job or vacation. This thing wouldn’t allow for any of that. But of course, Obama, the dictator is making it impossible for us to have jobs or go anywhere. I would NEVER buy this thing and I don’t know any American who would, unless some green freak.
July 7th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
@ Lea: Good day there Lea, first and foremost thanks for the reply. Well I’m not really a big fan of Obama. Being a huge green car fan though, I would say that the E-Zone EV isn’t really meant for speed and horsepower. It’s all about saving gas and being fuel efficient and these are the main qualities that make green cars different from conventional vehicles. There are many green car owners in US already and I’ve met a lot already, so I would say that yes, Americans are beginning to appreciate what green cars can bring to the table.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
@ Card-sharper: Yeah, the E-zone is pretty ancient when it comes to speed. Then again, it’s all about fuel efficiency.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
@ Plug-in: Yeah I agree. The E-Zone’s speed is probably the thing that will hinder it from being absorbed in other markets.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
@ Victorville Auto Repair: I share the same thoughts. The E-zone will have its hands full against the bad guys haha
July 7th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
@ Cameron: Yeah, I’m looking forward to that solar-powered vehicle from Toyota. The E-Zone can only be used in not-so-busy streets. There’s no way that it can hold up against faster and bigger autos out there.
July 7th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
@ Jaden: Thanks for kind words. I’m just doing what I love to do and that’s to document all green cars that I can. Have a great day
July 10th, 2009 at 1:54 am
I actually thought the lines were cool. Very modern looking. Thanks for the review, I love reading about green cars!
July 10th, 2009 at 4:54 am
@ car rental uk: You’re welcome and thanks for dropping by my site.
July 12th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
The idea of an electric car is really cool. Specially because its environment friendly. But the performance cannot matched a dire ct fuel driven engine. If that is possible I certainly think we can see more and more of these babies on the street.
July 14th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
@ Liverpool Airport Parking: I agree with you. Electric cars really help in achieving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. The only problem is that their range is quite limited. Some manufacturers circumvent that by using bigger batteries for greater capacity.
July 19th, 2009 at 4:58 am
I guess this is going to become less actual because of the world financial depression, what do you think?
July 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I love the idea, but I have to be honest, I can’t see me driving it. I guess what goes through my mind is what happens when someone side swipes you at an intersection, i.e. running a red light. How can you survive?
July 20th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
@ TJ Police: Well the E-Zone electric car is definitely small. When it comes to your security however, the car is strong enough not to be pushed around by bigger autos out there
August 8th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I just realized that electric vehicles are so much better! You only need to charge it for about 6-7 hours for a long drive! And the amount you save on petrol is just incredible! Though if it is to get stuck there might be problem, but otherwise I think its fantastic!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:16 am
This cars seem to be really effective and worth the money, however one thing I’ve noticed is that these cars do not come with the greatest designs and shapes! maybe modify that a bit and you’ll get heaps of buyers..
August 13th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
@Print Services Birmingham: The design still needs to improve, yes I agree with you. Then again, there’s really very few electric cars out there that offers great looks.
August 19th, 2009 at 7:47 am
Agreed, I think even though there are a few electric cars out there, the product as a whole is still in the introductory stage. It still needs time to improve its performance, features and yes its design too..
August 30th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Hi Greenskid… Have you seen the new Honda car that runs totally on Hydrogen? It looks amazing. It doesn’t have the limitations of electric but uses something that is the most abundant substance in the world. Would love to see a review by yourself on it?
September 3rd, 2009 at 6:48 am
Hey web design birmingham. I heard about and I think it’s a solid addition to the hybrid class.
September 14th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Yes indeed, Honda has it right. Hydrogen is the fuel of the future.
Electric cars are fine for city driving but to satifsy the
taste of traveling americans hydrogen will be the fuel of
choice. It will not come soon enough. But summing up,
both methods of running a auto will be beneficial.
September 28th, 2009 at 10:42 am
I have an electric bike and it works fine, though I had a major problem when I washed it once, water got into the main circuit area and I had to replace the whole circuit! it cost me a good $400! I hope its not the same with the cars!
October 1st, 2009 at 8:10 am
I am a bit fan of the electric car, but I can’t really see this car taking off in the big American cities. The largest problem with electric cars is the amouont of battery charge they can hold and its a problem for all of them unfortunatly.
October 9th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Good point Skyscraperman
February 26th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
The Korea became a great country, thanks to the auto industry. The architecture also made a leap in quality of buildings.