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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 VinFast VF 3 is part of the small car segment, specifically classified as a Mini car. VinFast suggests that VF 3 has the potential to become the new “national vehicle” for the Vietnamese people.

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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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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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VinFast Delivers First Electric Cars To Customers In Vietnam

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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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Vietnam’s VinFast launches 3 electric crossovers with autonomous capabilities; two headed for N.A. and Europe

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In addition, the full-option versions of all 3 models are equipped with some level 4 autopilot features such as automatic 3-dimensional map setting; auto-detect parking slot and auto-parking; summoning vehicles; and the ability to connect with the transport system and smart cities.

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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. 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)

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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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