Leo Motors Delivers an Electric Tank to the Defense Industry

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leo Motors, Inc. (OTC: LEOM) has delivered an advanced working prototype electric multipurpose strategic vehicle / tank to Hyundai Rotem, one of the largest companies in the Korean Defense Industry.

The multipurpose strategic electric vehicle was developed by Leo Motors and Hyundai Rotem using key technology and systems which could be required for next generation battle field operations, potentially opening a new era in the defense industry with multi-use advanced tactical remote deployable robotic assets.

The manned or unmanned electric vehicle is intended to be utilized in military land-based stealth vehicles and the Company intends to make it available in various configurations depending upon its deployment.

The vehicle's 6x6 in-wheel motor system control with steering column and skid drive control provides it the ability to traverse various harsh terrain and the ability to turn around 360 degrees in one spot.

It is well equipped with an advanced GPS and laser scan technology for intelligent 3D geometrical navigation.

Additional features include specialized control technology to accomplish fast target tracking with silence and speed.

Leo Motors was chosen to build the vehicle due to their talent and expertise in the electric motor industry as well as design and construction capabilities.

This vehicle was exhibited last month in the Seoul Aerospace and Defense Exhibition, which is one of the largest Defense Exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. Show information is available at http://www.seoulairshow.com/en/default.asp

Hyundai Rotem (http://www.rotem.co.kr/eng/main_html/main.asp) intends to play a critical role in strengthening the Korean defense posture by developing K1/K1A1 tank and its family vehicles. Hyundai Rotem, a leader in the advanced defense industry, specializes in the design and integration of land weapon systems and in the development of advanced armored systems.

Leo Motors, Inc. is led by innovative automotive engineers who have created a line of wholly electric vehicles (EVs) and EV components for consumers. From conception to design, engineering to parts manufacturing, and production logistics to final delivery, the team has dedicated itself to building competitive 2-wheel, 3-wheel, and 4-wheel vehicles powered by electricity alone. Their drawing board continues on and their vision for being a growing part of the global effort to reduce greenhouse gases can be found at www.leomotors.com

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