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ADB leads $135M climate financing package for VinFast e-bus fleet and EV charging network in Vietnam

Green Car Congress

VinFast is a subsidiary of Vingroup Joint Stock Company, Vietnam’s largest private enterprise. VinFast develops electric cars for the domestic and international market, and is investing in a nationwide network of fast-charging units to support its electric vehicle expansion in Vietnam.

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First Drive: The VinFast VF8 in Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

Upstart VinFast is not your average electric vehicle company. The company was built as part of the expansive vision of parent company VinGroup, one of the largest companies in Vietnam. VinGroup aspires to be the change it wants to see in the world, for Vietnam and beyond.

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VinFast Delivers First Electric Cars To Customers In Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

VinFast has begun deliveries of its first electric SUV in its home market ahead of planned sales in Europe and America.

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VinFast Serves Its First 100 Customers In Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

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. Starting this November, initial markets to receive the EVs to be exported from US, Canada, and Europe.

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Inside VinFast’s Factory in Hai Phong, Vietnam (CleanTechnica Exclusive)

CleanTechnica EVs

Arriving at the VinFast factory in Hai Phong, the first thing you notice is the massive scale of the property. Calling it a factory is a bit of an understatement. It’s much more like a small city with city block sized factory buildings. Built on a 900 acre property, the factory can produce up to […].

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

Clean Fleet Report

It is also currently the best-selling car brand in China. 100 7587 0 7587 0 0 6933 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 6935The company was formed in 2003 and has seen a steady growth since then—selling a variety of different models, including hybrids and all-electric cars. Clean Fleet Report reviewed the Vinfast VF 8 here.

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6 Reasons Why VinFast Can Be An Electric Car Superpower

CleanTechnica EVs

Vietnam's industrialist ambition is going to be charged with electricity.

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