A new electric car factory in northwest Mississippi has produced its first vehicle. California-based Mullen Automotive celebrated the milestone with an event at the plant Thursday. Mullen’s factory employs 61 people in Tunica, a community mainly known for agriculture and casino gambling. They're primarily making a commercial truck. Mullen's chief commercial officer praised the convenient location in Tunica, about 30 miles south of Memphis. Mullen plans to expand to more than 100 employees in Tunica by the end of the year to help launch its second commercial electric vehicle. The company did not say how much money it has invested in the Tunica plant.
