MONROE, La. (AP) -- Startup automaker V-Vehicle Co. has resubmitted its application for $321.1 million in federal loans to build a fuel-efficient vehicle in Monroe.
The San Diego-based company\'s first attempt to get the money was rejected by the Energy Department on March 24. At that time, company officials said the agency wanted V-Vehicle to obtain another $50 million in private investment and get a $50 million credit line for working capital -- on top of the $86.5 million it initially raised.
Company officials did not return calls for comment Tuesday on the latest application.
V-Vehicle plans to convert the old Guide Corp. plant in Monroe and eventually employ 1,400 people.
