Taiwanese SelectUSA EV Delegation Pays Its First Visit to North Carolina and South Carolina

(中央社訊息服務20230506 09:53:58)Atlanta, GA – A delegation of 16 Taiwanese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers, led by the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA), visited North Carolina and South Carolina on May 4-5 to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic ties between Taiwan and the two states. The delegation’s visit followed their attendance at the annual SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington DC. Taiwan has always sent the largest delegation to participate in the Summit.

Director-General Elliot Wang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta highlighted US Southeastern region’s leading role in the EV industry and emphasized Taiwan’s position as the world’s top player in the electric vehicle supply chain, making them a perfect business partner for the EV industry. He also encouraged North Carolina and other states in the Southeast to follow South Carolina’s footprint by establishing a trade office in Taiwan to further deepen trade and investment between the two sides.

The itinerary, organized by the Economic Development Partnership for North Carolina (EDPNC) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce, included visits to Daimler Truck, the BATT CAVE battery technology research center at the University of North Carolina, and meetings with the Charlotte Regional Alliance. In South Carolina, the delegation visited BMW and the Clemson University i-Car Center, where they learned about cutting-edge research and development in the automotive industry.

The delegation emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to promoting sustainable economic growth through innovative and eco-friendly technologies and looks forward to solid collaborations and partnerships with the EV industry in the two states.