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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). Developed in Ireland, and produced in Vietnam, MODMO was founded by 24-year-old company CEO Jack O’Sullivan. MODMO plans to bring the e-bike to the US market soon. The 250W offers 5 power levels.

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VinFast delivers first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam; first global delivery expected in December

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After these initial deliveries in Vietnam, VinFast plans to export the next batch of approximately 5,000 VF 8s to the US, Canada, and Europe. The first international customers are expected to receive their vehicles as early as December 2022.

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First Drive: The VinFast VF8 in Vietnam

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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. Upstart VinFast is not your average electric vehicle company. VinFast is the zero emission automotive arm of […].

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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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VinFast develops electric cars for the domestic and international market, and is investing in a nationwide network of fast-charging units to support its electric vehicle expansion in Vietnam.

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Gotion, Vingroup begin construction of battery plant in Vietnam

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The post Gotion, Vingroup begin construction of battery plant in Vietnam appeared first on CnEVPost. The plant is scheduled to begin production in the third quarter of next year, and the cells will be used in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage systems. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Work begins on VinFast’s huge 5GWh EV battery factory in Vietnam

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The post Work begins on VinFast’s huge 5GWh EV battery factory in Vietnam appeared first on The Driven. The battery factory is a joint venture between VinES and Gotion and will supply Vietnamese automaker, VinFast.

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Vinfast delivers first 100 VF 8 electric SUVs in Vietnam, US arrival still set for this year

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Vinfast reported on Saturday that it has delivered the first 100 of its VF 8 electric SUVs in its home market of Vietnam, ahead of wider availability and international deliveries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe expected by the end of the year.

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Gotion, Vingroup begin construction of battery plant in Vietnam

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The post Gotion, Vingroup begin construction of battery plant in Vietnam appeared first on CnEVPost. The first phase of the plant has a planned annual capacity of 5 GWh and is expected to be operational by the end of 2023. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Siemens and Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation launch hybrid-drive bus partnership

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Vietnam and Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) entered a cooperation agreement to apply Siemens Elfa hybrid drive technology for city buses in Vietnam. Siemens Ltd. A prototype of the Elfa will be built in 2012.

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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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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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VinFast delivered the first 100 VF 8 all-electric SUVs to customers in Vietnam

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This event marked a historic milestone, as Vietnam's first global smart electric car was officially released and ready to enter the most demanding markets in the US, Canada, and.

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Mazda2 local assembly to commence in Vietnam

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Mazda Motor Corporation will commence local assembly of the Mazda2 in Vietnam in October 2011. Sales of the locally assembled Mazda2 in Vietnam will also begin in October 2011. Vina Mazda is Mazda’s exclusive local distributor in Vietnam. The Mazda2 five-door hatchback model with 1.5-liter

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VinFast partners with and invests in Prologium for solid-state batteries

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In the future, ProLogium and VinFast may also establish a joint-venture solid-state battery factory in Vietnam. Along with its headquarters in Hanoi (Vietnam) and a network of operation offices in key markets across the US, Canada, and Europe, VinFast owns an automotive manufacturing complex that features up to 90% automation.

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VinFast delivered the first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam and is ready for global export

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This event marked an historic milestone, as Vietnam’s first global smart electric car was officially released and ready to enter […] The post VinFast delivered the first 100 VF 8s to customers in Vietnam and is ready for global export appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Siemens and Vinamotor launching first diesel-electric series hybrid bus in Vietnam

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Siemens and the Vietnam Motors Industry Corporation (Vinamotor) are launching the first hybrid bus with a combined electric/diesel drive in Hanoi. The project is the first of its kind in Vietnam. In Vietnam, Siemens has been working together with the bus manufacturer, Vinamotor, since 2012 to integrate the technology into its buses.

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CA DMV issues autonomous vehicle testing permit to Vietnam’s VinFast

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In Vietnam, Vietnamese automakers have started to install electric vehicle charging stations at commercial centers at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Vincom Long Bien (Hanoi) to serve the first electric cars produced, expected to be sold in 2021 in the Vietnam market.

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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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The order book on the VF31 is expected to open in Vietnam from May 2021, with deliveries from November 2021. VF32 and VF33 will receive orders from September 2021 in Vietnam, delivery from February 2022. In the US and Canadian, European market, VinFast will take orders from November 2021 with delivery from June 2022.

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Electric Vehicles to Customers in Vietnam, Growing Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Market, Tesla FSD Beta 10.8

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EVs VinFast Delivers 1st Batch of Electric Vehicles to Customers in Vietnam Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Stelco to Enter the Rapidly Growing Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Market Through Agreements with Technology-Leader Primobius EV Charging America is ready for bold action on charging Can EV chargers act like gas stations?

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Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1

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bound VF 8 electric SUVs shipped out in late November, following the delivery of 100 vehicles to customers in its home country of Vietnam in September. Vinfast had reported the first batch of 999 U.S.-bound

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Vietnam's VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and Germany

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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is growing its planned EV lineup to five models, and plans to open factories in the United States and Germany, alongside an existing factory in its home country. The automaker unveiled three new models at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week. The VF5, VF6, and VF7 crossovers join the VF8 (previously VF.

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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. Earlier post.)

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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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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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GM Daewoo Launching Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam

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GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GM Daewoo) and Vietnam Daewoo Motor Company (VIDAMCO) are launching the Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam. VIDAMCO, which is celebrating its 17 th anniversary this year, held a launch ceremony at the Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 16 April. —GM Daewoo President and CEO Mike Arcamone.

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VinFast’s Electric Scooters Are Enabling A Transportation Revolution In Southeast Asia

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In addition to the vehicle VinFast produces 4 different models of electric scooters to meet the growing needs of Vietnam’s population, ranging from smaller, more affordable Feliz S scooter up to the larger, more powerful Theon S.

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VinFast partners with Gotion High-Tech on LFP battery cell R&D

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Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast and China-based Gotion High-Tech will jointly carry out R&D and production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. For VinFast, exploring the local production of LFP batteries in Vietnam is part of the car maker’s efforts to establish a clean energy ecosystem and localize parts supply.

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Vinfast details smaller VF 6 and VF 7, confirms US VF 8 deliveries

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The first 100 VF 8 EVs were delivered in Vinfast's home country of Vietnam in September 2022. Vinfast has delivered its first VF 8 electric SUVs to U.S. customers, and it plans to open reservations for the VF 6 and VF 7 follow-up models in March, the company announced at CES in Las Vegas last week. Vinfast now says the first U.S.

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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. The company also officially announced retail pricing and a reservation campaign for the VF 8 and VF 9 in the US, Europe and Vietnam.

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First US-bound VinFast EVs shipped for December delivery

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The shipment of 999 EVs departed Hai Phong, Vietnam, Nov. Vietnamese automaker VinFast reported last week that it had shipped its first batch of VF 8 electric SUVs for the U.S., with the first deliveries due before the end of the calendar year.

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

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Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. Recently, Vingroup started construction of a battery plant in Ha Tinh, Vietnam on a 8 hectare plot for phase 1, with a capacity of 5 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year.

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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 shows off 4 new electric bikes, as more car companies add e-bikes

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Vietnam-based electric car maker VinFast showed off more than just electric SUVs and crossovers at CES 2023. The electric automaker surprised us with four new electric bike concepts on display. The post VinFast shows off 4 new electric bikes, as more car companies add e-bikes appeared first on Electrek.

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Report: JGC-led consortium wins exclusive right to negotiate contract for $8B Vietnam refinery project

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has won the exclusive right to negotiate a contract to build Vietnam’s largest refinery in the northern province of Thanh Hoa. The Nikkei reports that a five-company consortium led by JGC Corp. The consortium includes Chiyoda Corp., French firm Technip, and South Korean groups SK and GS.

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VinFast Establishing More Partnerships In U.S. & Europe

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Vietnam’s VinFast has big plans to become an electric vehicle production giant, including wedging out its place in the markets of Europe and the United States. For anyone who was skeptical about the effort, a couple of new partnerships indicate that VinFast is indeed entering these markets and focused on attracting customers.

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VinFast delivers first ever Vietnamese EVs to local customers

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Infant automaker VinFast recently held a ceremony at its manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam, to celebrate its first batch of VF e34 EVs. The VF e34 marks VinFast’s first model and the first ever electric vehicle to be sold in Vietnam.

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Cadillac Lyriq, California EV infrastructure, Vinfast US plans: Today’s Car News

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Vietnam’s Vinfast has big plans for EVs in the U.S. California’s infrastructure push focuses in on EV charging—and hydrogen delivery. GM readies its Cadillac Lyriq for spring production. And those thirsty Hellcats are finally on a retirement track. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors on Monday.

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VinFast Starts Phase Two Of Dealer-Building in North America As It Opens First Store In Canada

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At the VinPro Media Tour group in Vietnam last September, executives […]. This fulfills the second of five phases of the brand’s launch in North America, which started off with the opening of six stores in California three months ago.

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A Chinese solar maker being probed for skirting US tariffs will open a US trade-compliant factory

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gigawatt (GW) silicon solar wafer facility in Vietnam in mid-2023 to supply the US market – and the company also says it will be trade compliant. Chinese solar maker Trina Solar today announced that it’s going to open a 6.5

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1st Turkish Electric Car On The Way

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We’ve been reporting on the seemingly sudden but serious entrance from Vietnam’s VinFast. Without the need for highly advanced and patented fossil fuel engines, more and more players are looking to get into the automaker game. Now we also have news of a new entrant out of Turkey.

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Honda aiming to sell 3.5M electric motorcycles per year by 2030

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In addition to providing a Honda e: Business Bike series model to Japan Post and Vietnam Post Corporation for mail delivery, Honda is currently conducting joint trials with Thailand Post Company Limited, and planning to begin production and sales of the Benly e: in Thailand before the end of this month.

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Hyundai Motor to pilot autonomous demand-responsive “RoboShuttle” service

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The pilot operation will be conducted using Hyundai H350, a light commercial, four-door van (known as Solati in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam), equipped with autonomous driving technology, which applies a range of Level 4-comparable core technologies and is developed in-house by the Autonomous Driving Center at Hyundai Motor.

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VinFast Exports First Electric Cars From Vietnam To The US

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The company sent 999 VF 8, which should arrive in December.