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VinFast delivers first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam; first global delivery expected in December

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After these initial deliveries in Vietnam, VinFast plans to export the next batch of approximately 5,000 VF 8s to the US, Canada, and Europe. The first international customers are expected to receive their vehicles as early as December 2022.

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

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Honda will introduce more than 10 new electric motorcycle models by 2025, with an aim to reach annual electric motorcycle sales of 1 million units within the next five years, and 3.5 million units (approximately 15% of total sales) as of 2030. Commuter EVs. Commuter EMs / EBs.

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Global EV sales are ‘robust’ – more than 1 in 5 cars sold in 2024 will be electric

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Rising EV sales are set to remake the global auto industry and significantly reduce oil consumption for road transport, according to the new edition of the IEA’s annual Global EV Outlook , released today. In Q1, sales grew by about 25% year-over-year – similar to the growth rate seen in the same period a year earlier but from a larger base.

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VinFast announces new EV facility in India

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. “We believe that investing in Tamil Nadu will not only bring considerable economic benefits to both parties but will also help accelerate the green energy transition in India and the region,” said Tran Mai Hoa, VinFast Global’s Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing.

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Nissan, Frost & Sullivan study finds 37% of Southeast Asian consumers open to buying EV

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Along with the release of the study, Nissan announced that the new LEAF will go on sale in seven markets in Asia and Oceania during the next fiscal year: Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Charging convenience was identified as the second-most important. Source: Nissan.

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Vietnamese EV maker VinFast signs MoU with TN Govt to invest USD 2 billion, plant construction to begin in 2024 | Autocar Professional

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Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy CEO of Sales and Marketing, VinFast Global said, “The MoU demonstrates VinFast’s strong commitment to the sustainable development and vision of a zero-emission transportation future. This aligns with the state government’s initiatives to minimise carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

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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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