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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. The VF 8 and VF 9 were introduced to the global audience at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The VF 8 and VF 9 are equipped with a large 15.6-inch

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VinFast fast-tracks second EV plant in Vietnam

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VinFast VF 3 (Source: VinFast) Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has announced plans to build a second plant in Vietnam at a breakneck pace its fifth globally to double the production capacity of its VF 3 and VF 5 models. VinFast says it is ramping up construction due to the increase in demand for small and medium-size EVs in Vietnam and beyond.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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Ford unveiled the new Ford Focus four-door sedan prior to its debut at the 2014 New York International Auto Show next week. liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus. 2015 Focus four-door sedan. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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VinFast to invest hundreds of millions to implement own global line of branded EV chargers

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In those three short years, however, we’ve seen the young company introduce several all-electric models with more on the way, initially entering markets in Vietnam alongside expansions to North America , Europe, and beyond. Those chargers will be installed and made available exclusively to VinFast drivers in Vietnam.

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VinFast secures a $1.4 billion loan from parent Vingroup, plus another $2.1B from its chairman

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As a young EV automaker out of Vietnam, VinFast remains the new kid on the block. To make a name for itself out of the gate, however, the automotive business entity under Vietnam’s largest conglomerate, Vingroup, came out absolutely sprinting off the starting line. Vuong’s personal assets contributed to the initial $7.5

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VinFast founder launches EV charging operator V-Green – Charged EVs

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Now VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong has announced the establishment of V-Green, a new company with a mission to develop a charging network to support VinFast vehicles, and to greatly increase the number of EV charging stations in Vietnam. It will also cooperate with other charging companies to provide charging services to VinFast EV owners.

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VinFast launches its cheapest VF3 EV overseas to take on low-cost Chinese EV makers

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With a compact but still rugged (almost mini Ford Bronco-like) design, the VF 3 is aimed at “young drivers who value practicality alongside personality,” according to Ms. Within 66 hours, VinFast secured 27,649 pre-orders , a new record in Vietnam. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.