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First Drive: The VinFast VF8 in Vietnam

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

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) mobilized a $135-million climate financing package for VinFast Trading and Production Joint Stock Company (VinFast) for manufacturing Vietnam’s first fully-electric public transport bus fleet and first national electric vehicle (EV) charging network.

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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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Excitement in Vietnam’s EV Industry

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The road transport sector in Vietnam makes up a significant amount of its GHG emissions, totaling 18% of national emissions. continued] The post Excitement in Vietnam’s EV Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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VinFast’s Promising Performance Encourages It To Set Up New Plants in Indonesia & India

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The increase in revenue was driven by strong sales of the company’s electric vehicles (EVs) in Vietnam. Based on the results of its unaudited financial report for the 3rd quarter of 2023, Vietnamese car maker VinFast’s revenue is up 159% to $343 million year-over-year.

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VinFast’s Electric Scooters Are Enabling A Transportation Revolution In Southeast Asia

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In addition to the vehicle VinFast produces 4 different models of electric scooters to meet the growing needs of Vietnam’s population, ranging from smaller, more affordable Feliz S scooter up to the larger, more powerful Theon S.

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

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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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