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VinFast launches VF 3 mini electric car for Vietnam market

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VinFast launched the VF 3, a mini electric car model designed specifically for the Vietnam market. The VF 3 represents VinFast's initial endeavor in developing a small car model designed dedicated to the distinctive characteristics and driving patterns of domestic consumers.

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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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Vingroup member VinES and Li-Cycle launch global battery recycling partnership

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Vingroup is the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam. In addition to a significant manufacturing complex in Vietnam, VinFast has announced plans to build a large EV manufacturing facility in North Carolina in March 2022. Earlier post.) VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2 VinFast was granted an incentive package of $1.2

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Malaysia to build massive chip design park: PM – ET Auto

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Malaysia’s leader on Monday announced plans to build a massive semiconductor design park , aiming to boost the Southeast Asian nation’s role in the global chip industry. Now it wants to go beyond production and emerge as a chip design powerhouse too, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.

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VinFast partnering with StoreDot, ProLogium on advanced batteries for EVs

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Aiming to gain a competitive advantage in the global EV market, Vietnam-based EV maker VinFast has been developing a number of partnerships with developers of advanced battery technologies. VinFast plans to establish battery production facilities in Europe and the US, as well as their factory in 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).