A First-Hand Account Of VinFast’s Automotive Evolution I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the VinFast manufacturing complex in Hai Phong twice — once in 2022, just after the pandemic and during its early EV transition, and again just last week, as part of a Philippine media delegation. My dad was … [continued]
XPENG expands its over 2.4 million charging pile partner networks globally with another public 3,800 with Charge Plus in Asia Pacific. The 1st batch of co-branded XPENG charging stations in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand will feature as high as 350kW class-leading charging power. XPENG owners will enjoy further charging convenience as well as exclusive discount across the networks in … [continued]
Vingroup’s recently organized energy arm plans ambitious rooftop solar rollout, though experts warn about infrastructure challenges. VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Company has announced plans to install 43 megawatts of rooftop solar power and 45 megawatt-hours of battery storage across three Vingroup manufacturing plants in Ha Tinh province. The ambitious project … [continued]
The United States is not exactly a world leader in electric vehicles, as we know by now. More than half of new car sales in China are plugin electric cars (full electrics or plugin hybrids), and 27% of new car sales in Europe are plugin electric cars. In the US, … [continued]
As part of T&E’s analysis of the EU’s electric vehicle market trends in relation to the EU’s CO2 emissions target changes for the auto industry, the organization compared BEV share of auto sales in the EU to BEV share of auto sales in several other markets. Some of the results … [continued]
Vietnamese automaker VinFast recently rolled out an ambitious 2.5-year free charging program starting September 9, World EV Day, to overcome price barriers in the Philippines. This audacious play will provide completely free charging to all its customers until May 2027 – a move that could cost the Vietnamese automaker millions … [continued]
The 600-megawatt Monsoon Wind Power Project began delivering electricity to Vietnam’s national grid on August 22, marking the first cross-border renewable energy project in Asia. The wind farm, located across mountainous terrain in southern Laos, will supply power to Vietnam under a 25-year agreement with state utility Electricity of Vietnam … [continued]
At Vietnam’s recent National Day celebrations, homegrown automaker VinFast showcased a diverse range of vehicles, from bullet-tested armored cars to custom-built parade EVs, signaling the nation’s rising ambitions within the global automotive industry. This display highlighted Vietnam’s increasing capability to meet varied demands, from national defense to public ceremony, in … [continued]
VinFast Is Betting Big On Europe Vietnamese automaker VinFast is launching a calculated, high-stakes entry into the European Union’s lucrative public transport market, scheduling the debut of two purpose-built electric bus models for the Busworld Europe 2025 exhibition. This move is more than just a product launch; it represents a … [continued]
Shrouded in mystery and security, VinFast “disavows” the Lạc Hồng VinFast just this week debuted a special fleet of ultra-luxury electric vehicles, using the Lạc Hồng 900 LX, specifically designed to transport international heads of state during Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations. While the vehicle boasts impressive specifications and presidential-level … [continued]
