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VinFast delivers first VF 9 vehicles to customers in Vietnam; 2nd shipment of VF 8 to N America leaves in April

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VinFast delivered the first 27 VF 9 all-electric SUVs to its customers at an event in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The first batch of VF 9s, produced and delivered to customers in Vietnam, has a 6-seat configuration. The 6-seat design is equipped with two captain’s seats in the second row.

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VinFast and Pininfarina detail designs of VF 8 and VF 9 EVs

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At Mobile World Congress 2022 (MWC 2022) in Barcelona, Vietnam-based VinFast and Pininfarina illustrated the details of the interior and exterior design of their electric vehicles, VF 8 and VF 9. Established in 2017, VinFast owns an automotive manufacturing complex that features up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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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. All five electric vehicles were designed by Pininfarina and Torino Design. The VF 9 will initially be priced at US$56,000 USD; €49,280 (Europe) and 1.312 billion VND (Vietnam).

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New Horizons in Electric Mobility: Anticipating the Latest Pickup Release

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Photo credit: VinFast Vietnam's leading electric vehicle manufacturer, VinFast Auto, showcased its latest creation, the VF Wild, at CES 2024. Design Specifications of the VF Wild The VF Wild positions itself in the mid-size pickup truck category with dimensions of 209 inches in length and 79 inches in width.

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VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup. In the few years they have been in production, they have successfully conquered the Vietnam EV market with a range of electric cars and scooters. The XUV400 is the company’s latest EV, designed as model with a futuristic look to rival Tesla.

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

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According to VinFast, the name ‘Wild’ represents ‘the force of nature’ and signifies its ongoing commitment toward a green future for everyone. The VF Wild concept was jointly developed by VinFast and Australian design studio GoMotiv. The design also integrates a panoramic glass roof and digital side mirrors to improve aerodynamics.

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Tesla Autopilot tries valiantly before asking for help in Vietnam’s crowded streets

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In the future, Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suite are expected to handle challenging circumstances on the road with ease. Tesla’s FSD Beta, at least based on videos of the system in action, seems to be designed for maximum safety. Watch Autopilot attempt to operate in a busy Vietnam street in the video below. .

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