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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 electric motor has a maximum power of up to 300kW (402 hp) and maximum torque of 620 N·m.

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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 VinFast VF 8 is an electric SUV made for global markets with a 5-seat configuration and overall dimensions of 187.00" (length) x 76.14" (width) x 65.63" (height).

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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued an Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit (with a driver) to VinFast (a division of Vingroup). The VinFast VF33, an E-segment SUV, uses two 150 kW electric motors, with battery capacity of up to 106 kWh and range of up to 550 km (342 miles).

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VinFast exports its first batch of EVs: 999 VF8s to US

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Vietnam-based EV manufacturer VinFast held a ceremony to mark its first batch of exports of electric vehicles: 999 VF 8s headed to the United States. This batch is being transported by the Silver Queen —a Panamanian charter ship—and is expected to arrive in a California port about 20 days after departing from Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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Vietnam’s VinFast launches 3 electric crossovers with autonomous capabilities; two headed for N.A. and Europe

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VinFast VF31, a C-segment SUV, features a 150 kW permanent magnet motor with maximum torque of 320 N·m (premium version) or an 85 kW motor with maximum torque of 190 N·m (standard version). The standard version uses one 150 kW electric motor with 320 N·m. door, reverse camera, 360?

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Mazda2 local assembly to commence in Vietnam

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Mazda Motor Corporation will commence local assembly of the Mazda2 in Vietnam in October 2011. Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. The Mazda2 five-door hatchback model with 1.5-liter

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GM Daewoo Launching Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam

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GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) and Vietnam Daewoo Motor Company (VIDAMCO) are launching the Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam. VIDAMCO, which is celebrating its 17 th anniversary this year, held a launch ceremony at the Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 16 April. —GM Daewoo President and CEO Mike Arcamone.

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