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

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At the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, VinFast held an event to mark the deliveries of the first batch of 100 VF 8 all-electric vehicles for VinFast’s pioneer customers who made the earliest reservations. The first international customers are expected to receive their vehicles as early as December 2022.

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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. VinFast said will stop producing vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE) by the end of 2022. All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design.

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VinFast Serves Its First 100 Customers In Vietnam

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VinFast has just released its first 100 VF8 all-electric SUVs to customers in Vietnam, paving the way for a the release 5,000 VF8s globally. The first international customers who made reservations are expected to receive their vehicles as […].

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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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Vingroup is the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam. Under the new partnership, the companies are exploring global recycling solutions for VinES and VinFast, a global electric vehicle manufacturer that is also part of Vingroup. Earlier post.) VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2

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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. The project in North Carolina affirms VinFast’s commitment in investing and developing business in its international markets in general and the US in particular.

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VinFast and Mitsubishi to Collab on After-Sales Service (and Recycling Used Cooking Oil)

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Perhaps answering at least some of the questions we all have about VinFast and its long-term plans in this country, owner Vingroup announced this morning it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi to explore providing after-sales services in international markets. Wait, what?

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. It ended production of pure internal combustion engine cars last year. Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly.