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

Green Car Congress

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 exports its first batch of EVs: 999 VF8s to US

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Vietnam-based EV manufacturer VinFast held a ceremony to mark its first batch of exports of electric vehicles: 999 VF 8s headed to the United States. This batch is being transported by the Silver Queen —a Panamanian charter ship—and is expected to arrive in a California port about 20 days after departing from Hai Phong, Vietnam.

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GSM officially launches Vietnam’s first pure electric taxi firm

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Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM) officially began operating the first pure electric taxi service in Vietnam: Green SM Taxi. Shortly, the company will add the VinFast VF 5 Plus model to the GreenCar fleet. Initially, SM Green Taxi will start operation with 500 VF e34s and 100 VF 8s in Hanoi.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Asia’s EV market is growing rapidly. Most people are aware of key players like Hyundai and Nissan, but there are so many other EV manufacturers that are taking over Asia—and possibly set to conquer the international market, including the U.S. VinFast VinFast is a Vietnam-based company that was established in 2017 by Vingroup.

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Porsche launches carbon offset program in US

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(PCNA) has enrolled all cars at its two Experience Centers—sand its fleet in the monthly subscription pilot, Porsche Passport—sin Porsche Impact. Following its corporate fleets, PCNA will soon offer Porsche Impact to USA customers who want to reduce the CO 2 footprint of their internal-combustion engines.

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Which Nation Tops the List for Vehicle Ownership Per Capita? The Answer Might Surprise You

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Worldwide Rankings in Vehicle Ownership The United States follows with a considerable 860 vehicles per 1,000 people, reflecting a robust vehicle market. In stark contrast, Norway, with 635 vehicles per 1,000 people, has embraced electric vehicles more extensively, with a significant proportion of its vehicle market being electric.

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EVs market share continues to grow in Norway

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It is already very popular in the home market of Korea, and can be expected to do well in Europe. Norway’s entire auto fleet is around 2.8 The post EVs market share continues to grow in Norway first appeared on ?PushEVs. 4 in second, and the Volvo XC40 in third. tons of CO2 per year. million cars driven for an entire year.

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