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VinFast launches VF 3 mini electric car for Vietnam market

Green Car Congress

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 has launched six electric car models in segments ranging from A to E, including VF 5 Plus, VF e34, VF 6, VF 7, VF 8, and VF 9.

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

Green Car Congress

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. Depending on the storage capacity of the system, the bus can also be driven purely electrically.

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Mazda2 local assembly to commence in Vietnam

Green Car Congress

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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GM Daewoo Launching Chevrolet Cruze in Vietnam

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

The launch of high-tech electric vehicles, including electric scooters, electric buses and personal electric cars, is part of VinFast’s roadmap since entering the automotive market 3 years ago.

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VinES and Li-Cycle announce strategic, long-term battery recycling agreement

Green Car Congress

Li-Cycle Holdings and VinES Energy Solutions , a member of Vietnam-based Vingroup, signed a definitive agreement for a long-term recycling relationship. The company has recently commissioned a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, Vietnam, and expects to further expand its production capacity in the country.

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First Drive: The VinFast VF8 in Vietnam

CleanTechnica EVs

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.

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