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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. It will also establish mutually beneficial global connections with all parties and strengthen Li-Cycle’s relationships with leading battery and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Earlier post.) VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2

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VinFast unveils electric pickup truck concept at CES, launches DrgnFly e-motorcycle | Autocar Professional

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The VF Wild concept was jointly developed by VinFast and Australian design studio GoMotiv. The VF Wild pickup truck concept is VinFast’s attempt to foray into the fast-paced and thriving electric pickup truck market. The design also integrates a panoramic glass roof and digital side mirrors to improve aerodynamics.

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Vietnam-based e-bike start-up MODMO eyeing US market

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Vietnam-based e-bike start-up MODMO began delivering its flagship model, Saigon+, in Europe earlier this year; MSRP is €2,499 (US$3,041). MODMO plans to bring the e-bike to the US market soon. Developed in Ireland, and produced in Vietnam, MODMO was founded by 24-year-old company CEO Jack O’Sullivan.

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Toyota develops “Total-care Service” for ride-hailing companies; rollout with Grab in Singapore

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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is introducing “total-care service,” a pioneering set of mobility services specially designed for ride-hailing companies. Grab currently offers services in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. Grab) through its subsidiary GrabRentals.

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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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The redesigned Ford Focus offers a bolder exterior design, an improved interior, a range of advanced driver assistance technologies and the additional powertrain option of Ford’s 1.0-liter Market gains for Focus continue to be driven by consumer demand in China. Earlier post.) 2015 Ford Focus Electric. Click to enlarge.

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Zinnov: automotive witnessing highest disruption among all industries; ~$6B invested in start-ups in FY 2015

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The report, which analyzed more than 60 automotive companies—30 OEMs and 30 Tier 1s, draws attention to the disruption being caused by dynamic factors including newer technologies, business models, consumption patterns and changes in the global market. It stated that the traditional core areas such as car body design, fuel economy etc.,

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Ford issues 2015 trends report; the emergent role of Generation Z

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We saw similar traits with Millennials, but Gen Z consumers—being much more connected and aware of the options available to them—are the global go-getters who have a link to each of our 10 micro-trends for 2015. Between 2008 and 2013, obesity in the population ages 15+ rose 92% in Vietnam; 57% in China; and 37% in India.

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