South Korean Police Deploy Initial Purchases of T3 Electric Vehicles at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- www.t3motion.com -- T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSEAMEX:TTTM) a producer of clean technology electric vehicles, announced today that T3 Electric Stand-up Vehicles (ESVs) will be used by the South Korean Police Department for security at the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. The International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) 2011 event will be held in Daegu, South Korea, from August 27-September 4, 2011. Nearly 2,000 track and field athletes from over 200 countries will participate in the games. Ten T3 ESVs will be used to support crowd control and public safety initiatives throughout the event.

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The T3 ESV provides significant advantages to public safety agencies including a strong command presence, visibility over crowds for the rider, a zero-degree turning radius, and a configuration that allows movement through crowds and tight spaces such as walkways and elevators.

In 2010, the South Korean Police Department used T3 ESVs for security patrol at the G20 Seoul Summit, which hosted world leaders, thousands of press, media, TV correspondents, and secret service detail from 20 countries. Following this successful trial period, the South Korean Police Department purchased ten T3 ESVs for ongoing use for security patrols at major events. The IAAF World Championships in Athletics represents the first major use of the vehicles since their purchase.

“This international deployment of our T3 Series vehicles is a testament to the value it provides security as a cost-effective and clean energy crowd control tool,” stated Ki Nam, CEO of T3 Motion. “The use of our T3 ESVs by the South Korean Police Department at one of the world’s premier sporting events is another success in our global strategy. Furthermore, the T3 Series, as a security tool, enables officers to increase patrol efficiency and allows them to cover three to four times more ground during their patrol.”

T3 ESVs are deployed in 30 countries worldwide and have been deployed for crowd control at many high-profile international events. In 2010, T3 ESVs were deployed as the environmentally-friendly patrol solution at the Tour De France in Paris, the World Cup in South Africa, and the G20 Summit in South Korea and will be used for security initiatives at the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2011.

T3 Series Features 

The T3 is a cutting-edge 'green' personal mobility vehicle specialized for use by law enforcement and security officers. The T3 leads the industry in these key features:

• Cost of operation less than 10 cents per day
• Zero-degree turning radius
• Two rechargeable, swap-able batteries
• Speeds up to 25 km/h
• 9-inch raised platform provides a superior vantage point
• 24/7 operation

About T3 Motion, Inc.

T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE Amex:TTTM) revolutionized the world of personal mobility with the introduction of their flagship electric T3 Series.  Headquartered in Orange County, California, USA, T3 Motion, Inc. is dedicated to raising the bar for law enforcement and security capabilities in personal mobility technology.  

This year, T3 Motion unveiled the R3 plug-in electric consumer vehicle prototype.  The proprietary rear-wheel design of the R3 features a patent-pending, single, wide-stance wheel with two high-performance tires sharing one wheel.  The revolutionary two-tire design improves traction, stability, and handling, while the low rolling resistance and rounded profile of the rear tires increase energy efficiency.  The R3 will incorporate the Samsung Galaxy into the sleek dashboard design.  Due to its three-wheeled design, the R3 is classified as a motorcycle.

For more information on T3 Motion, Inc. and the company's signature T3 Series line of electric personal mobility vehicles, and the upcoming R3 consumer vehicle, visit www.t3motion.com, email [email protected] or call 714-619-3600.

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SOURCE T3 Motion, Inc.