Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has thrown down a significant gauntlet in the nascent Philippine EV market with the launch of its Residual Value Guarantee (RVG) Program. By promising to protect the resale value of its vehicles for up to three years, guaranteeing up to 90% of the original price, … [continued]
We’ve already written about the top selling electric vehicles in the USA in the 3rd quarter and auto companies’ shares of US EV sales. Now we are on to the third analysis in this series, examining the share of auto brands’ and auto groups’ overall auto sales that were electric. … [continued]
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]
Green GSM, an electric ride-hailing service operating under the Vingroup GSM ecosystem, signed a memorandum of understanding with Philippines-based AMRC Renewable Corporation/Xentro Motors earlier this month. The agreement covers the supply of 2,000 VinFast electric vehicles for ride-hailing operations in the country. Green GSM launched its all-electric taxi service in … [continued]
Automotive distributors BYD and VinFast, and their principals and local partners, mobilized resources to deliver aid to northern Cebu communities following the September 30 earthquake that registered a 6.9 magnitude. Charging Support ACMobility and the Ayala Foundation deployed a 24-vehicle convoy to seven affected municipalities: Bogo City, San Remigio, Catmon, … [continued]
VinFast is making its move into the European public transport sector, officially launching its e-bus charging strategy at Busworld Europe 2025 happening tomorrow (US time) in Brussels. This dual debut introduces a new, zero-emission option to operators facing increasingly stringent EU emissions targets, including the 2030 goal for 90% of … [continued]
There’s one day left to get an electric vehicle in the US and get a big tax credit for buying it! I was writing the other day about my surprise that Tesla isn’t sold out yet. After writing that, I started wondering, “Which automaker is going to see the biggest … [continued]
The cavernous halls of Brussels Expo will be humming with electric energy next week, and it won’t just be the charged atmosphere of Europe’s premier bus and coach exhibition. At Busworld 2025, the industry’s electric revolution will reach a decisive inflection point, with manufacturers set to unveil vehicles that will … [continued]
The Vinfast factory in Hai Phong will be the first recipient of VinEnergo project. (Photo from Vingroup)
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]
VinFast has officially expanded its electric two-wheeler portfolio with the launch of three new models: the Vero X, Feliz, and Feliz Lite. Unveiled on September 10, these scooters are equipped with a dual-battery system, one of which is removable, a design that significantly extends their range and enhances user flexibility. … [continued]
