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VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to customers in Vietnam; 2nd shipment of VF 8 to N America leaves in April

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VinFast delivered the first 27 VF 9 all-electric SUVs to its customers at an event in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The first batch of VF 9s, produced and delivered to customers in Vietnam, has a 6-seat configuration. The delivery events took place approximately 1 year after introducing the VF 9 model to the public.

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

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Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. According to the MOU, VinFast will continue to invest in this factory in future phases. The capacity of phase 1 is expected to be 150,000 vehicles per year.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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Envisioning the future market environment, uses and technological advancements, Honda is exploring a range of future personal-use models including ones equipped with a power source besides swappable batteries. Battery sharing. Commuter EMs / EBs. Suzuki Motor Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co.

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Vinfast announces all-electric strategy and full electric vehicle lineup; halting ICE production by end of year

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At CES 2022, Vietnam-based VinFast announced its new development strategy and revealed its complete electric vehicle lineup covering five segments. The company also officially announced retail pricing and a reservation campaign for the VF 8 and VF 9 in the US, Europe and Vietnam.

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Hyundai Motor Group deepens partnership with Grab to accelerate EV adoption in Southeast Asia

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Survey results from an initial EV pilot in Singapore found that high costs, lack of charging locations and long waiting times for charging are top barriers hindering Grab driver-partners from adopting EVs (based on a survey done with driver-partners who rent vehicles from GrabRentals in 2020).

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Which Nation Tops the List for Vehicle Ownership Per Capita? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Vietnam, for instance, has experienced a dramatic increase in motorization, with an annual growth rate of 17 percent between 2015 and 2020. Electric Vehicles: The Future of Mobility Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction worldwide, with China leading the charge. Countries like New Zealand and the U.S.

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VinFast unveils electric pickup truck concept at CES, launches DrgnFly e-motorcycle | Autocar Professional

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According to VinFast, the name ‘Wild’ represents ‘the force of nature’ and signifies its ongoing commitment toward a green future for everyone. Global launch of VF 3 mini-eSUV VinFast also had the global launch of its latest electric model, the VF 3 mini-eSUV, which debuted in Vietnam six months ago. Will India be among them?