Korea Delivers 20 EVs to Paraguay

South Korea has established a cutting-edge automotive parts technology support hub in Paraguay, signaling a push to boost eco-friendly mobility in Central and South America. On November 12, the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATI) unveiled the Automotive Parts TASK Center and electric vehicle delivery ceremony in Hernandarias, Paraguay.

The TASK Center is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with education, office, machining, and production training buildings. It aims to tackle technical hurdles faced by local automotive parts companies and support the entire production process, including precision machining, prototype production, and testing and evaluation. Trained personnel will manage the center's operations under an Official Development Assistance (ODA) project in collaboration with local institutions.

KATI's move comes after the delivery of electric buses last year. This year, the institute sent 20 electric pickup trucks, the KG Mobility Musso EV, to the Paraguayan government, alongside essential charging infrastructure. Fifteen chargers, including five fast chargers and ten slow chargers, were provided, paving the way for local electric vehicle operation.

KATI President Jin Jong-wook hailed the opening of the center and infrastructure deployment as a crucial foundation for Paraguay's green mobility industry. He pledged continued support for domestic automakers and parts companies to seize new growth opportunities in the region. As South Korean technology and infrastructure are transferred locally, domestic firms are poised to expand their presence in Central and South American markets.