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GSM officially launches Vietnam’s first pure electric taxi firm

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Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially began operating the first pure electric taxi service in Vietnam: Green SM Taxi. Green SM Taxi will first operate in Hanoi, followed by a nationwide expansion to at least five provinces and cities this year, in line with the company’s strategic plan.

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VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East

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VinFast offering customers massive payouts for service issues and delays BAT aims to establish and operate 13 VinFast stores between 2024 and 2027. The first store is expected to open by mid-2024, and vehicle sales will start soon after. It also plans to establish service centers for VinFast EV owners.

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VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

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Since parent company VinGroup opened up its automotive arm in Vietnam, we’ve witnessed VinFast continue to expand to new markets, including Indonesia, the US, Canada, Europe, and most recently, India – all while unveiling more all-electric models like the VF 3 compact SUV and an electric pickup concept called the Wild.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. A package of sensors adds driver-assist technologies, including a rear view camera, available Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) and a lane-keeping system. Alerts are available any time a mobile device is connected to SYNC AppLink, even if the app is not currently active.

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Landsat Proved the Power of Remote Sensing

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It was a difficult time in global politics, and much of his speech focused on the war in Vietnam, disputes in the Middle East, and strategic arms control. The satellite then transmitted the signal to a ground station; if no station was within range, it stored the data on magnetic tape for later transmission. On 18 September 1969 , U.S.

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How Ted Hoff Invented the First Microprocessor

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A PDF version is available on IEEE Xplore. His passion for the field led him from New York City’s used electronics stores to elite university laboratories, through the intense early years of the microprocessor revolution and the tumult of the video game industry, and ultimately to his job today: high-tech private eye.

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