Move over Prius, Korea eyes eco car market
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
The Koreans are eyeing the global “green car” market. Its government is in the process of finalising its blueprint to outline strategies for the Korean auto industry to achieve a ``top-four'' global status in the emerging field of environment-friendly cars.
Korea aims to by 2015 sit among the world’s top four makers of eco-friendly cars, including hybrid, electric and other vehicles based on alternative drive technology, according to the Korea Times.
Korea’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy launched a forum on the green car strategies on Tuesday, attended by more than 500 government officials, auto industry representatives and independent experts.