VinFast VF Wild, VF 3 design team: Established 3 years in Australia, gathering many talents

VinFast VF Wild and VF 3 mark the official partnership between the Vietnamese car company and Australian experts who have worked for many large companies. Previous VinFast models were often designed by Italian designers such as VF e34, VF 8 and VF 9 with cooperation from Pininfarina, or VF 6 and VF 7 from Torino Design, while VF 5 is a combination of both. The appearance of Gomotiv, a design company from Australia, in the creation of VF Wild and VF 3 created no small surprise. Who is Gomotiv? Gomotiv may not be as familiar a name as VinFast’s previous design partners, but the company also contributed to the design of VF 5, VF 6 and the initial concept of VF 7, according to the electric vehicle site. of Australia EV Central. Established in January 2021, Gomotiv brings together designers from major brands such as General Motors-Holden, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren. CEO Robert Thorpe and design director Justin Thompson both have long experience in the industry and are knowledgeable about creating brand recognition through car design. CEO Robert Thorpe and design director Justin Thompson are both former General Motors-Holden designers. Robert Thorpe said having a design team with industry…

American car dealers love the VF3

Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy – VinFast global CEO said that the VF 3 mini SUV will launch early next year in the US market, priced under 20,000 USD. In August 2023, Vietnamese auto brand VinFast made its mark when it was officially listed on the US stock exchange Nasdaq with ambitious goals of producing affordable electric vehicles for American consumers. At the CES 2024 Consumer Electronics Show, VinFast introduced the Wild electric pickup truck and the all-new VF 3 mini SUV. On this occasion, Yahoo Finance editor Akiko Fujita had a discussion with VinFast Chairman of the Board of Directors – Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy about the strategy to penetrate the US market, in the context of the user adoption rate. Electric cars are declining and affordability is a major obstacle for car buyers in the United States. “From the beginning, our mission has been to make electric vehicles accessible to everyone. You can see all car models appear on our list, from affordable electric cars under 20,000 USD to the spacious, luxurious VF 9 suitable for the whole family”, Ms. Thuy shared. Below is the detail of the conversation: Akiko Fujita: “In 2023, VinFast made a big…

The first 5 independent dealers have signed with VinFast in the US

VinFast, a global smart electric vehicle manufacturing company, announced the official signing with the first 5 dealers across 4 states in the US, providing customers with the opportunity to immediately experience VinFast electric vehicles. The first VinFast dealers include Leith VinFast (Raleigh, North Carolina), Smith Haven VinFast (St. James, New York), Principle VinFast Grapevine (Grapevine, Texas), Hiley VinFast of Fort Worth (Fort Worth, Texas) and VinFast Wichita (Wichita, Kansas). Dealers will begin selling the VF 8, followed by the VF 6, VF 7 and VF 9 as soon as these models launch in the US. All customers who buy or rent VinFast electric vehicles will receive genuine after-sales policies including a 10-year/125,000-mile warranty for the vehicle, 10-year unlimited mileage for the battery. Ms. Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy General Director of VinFast Global Sales and Marketing, said: “This is an important step affirming VinFast’s commitment to expanding its business network and shortening the time to bring products to market.” school. Cooperating with dealers helps VinFast quickly bring consumers good quality electric car models, good prices and excellent after-sales policies, promoting the goal of greening global transportation.” Mr. Danny Williams, CEO at Leith Automotive Group, one of VinFast’s dealers, excitedly said: “We…

Details of VinFast’s “flying dragon” electric bicycle: Operating range of more than 100 km/charge

VinFast officially introduced the DrgnFly electric bicycle model to the US market at the CES 2024 Electronics and Consumer Exhibition, exactly 1 year after the concept car was displayed at CES 2023. The name “DrgnFly” is inspired by the image of a dragon flying into the sky. This electric bicycle model is the result of cooperation between VinFast and Eskild Hansen, a creative studio from Denmark that has won many Red Dot awards. This combination brings a unique design, blending classic style with the future of sustainable transportation. The vehicle’s appearance has many similarities with mini motorbike models such as Honda MSX or Monkey. The chassis is made of aluminum to ensure durability and flexibility. In addition, the car is also equipped with extended handlebars and large tires and an ergonomic saddle, providing an optimal driving experience for users. The vehicle has two operating modes, including pedal assist or fully electric. The car’s length x width x height dimensions are 1,695 x 690 x 1,040 mm, seat height is 760 mm. DrgnFly uses a 750W motor integrated into the rear wheel, comes with a single-speed gearbox and torque sensor. Maximum speed up to 30 miles/h. Advanced energy optimization system helps…

VinFast Mirrorsense won the Innovation Award Honoree at CES 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada – January 8, 2024 – VinFast MirrorSense, the first automatic mirror adjustment technology using artificial intelligence (AI) application, has just been awarded the Innovation Award Honoree for the Vehicle Technology and Solutions category Advanced mobility of CES 2024 (January 9-12, 2024). The award not only recognizes VinFast’s technological breakthrough, but also affirms the position and potential of Vietnamese brands in the global technology market. VinFast MirrorSense – Automatic mirror adjustment technology is jointly developed by VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) and VinAI, a member company of Vingroup specializing in research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) application technology. MirrorSense technology can accurately detect the driver’s head position and eye gaze direction with an accuracy of 10 mm, thereby automatically adjusting the position of all mirrors accordingly. This is a groundbreaking combination of exclusive AI algorithms, intuitive, and user-friendly design. MirrorSense was trained with 25,000,000 images from 250,000 real world objects. The performance of the above feature has been validated with 504 self-collected videos from 126 participants, which can be seamlessly integrated into smart vehicles with Driver Monitoring Systems. . Ms. Tran Mai Hoa, Deputy General Director of VinFast Global Sales and Marketing, said: “Customer safety is always VinFast’s…

What ‘SURPRISES’ will VinFast bring to CES 2024?

VinFast is predicted to be the hottest name at CES 2024 with the VF 3 electric car model introduced to the global public for the first time and the concept car that makes the world wait. Ideal electric car models The news that VinFast officially attended the famous exhibition CES 2024 caused a stir in the user community. The reason is because CES is always a “playground” that leaves a strong impression on the Vietnamese car company. At CES 2022, there was a blockbuster announcement of the company’s pure electric strategy and a product range of 5 electric cars, while at CES 2023 there were flesh-and-blood electric car products for users to experience along with a series of electric bicycle concepts. CES 2024 therefore received a lot of anticipation from not only car lovers but also mass customers, especially when VinFast said it would launch a “concept car” for the first time. On major forums and groups, thousands of comments immediately erupted with the focus being on this unrevealed car model. Although the initial images revealed of VinFast were unclear, with its tall physique and aggressive front end, many users predicted that this could be an electric pickup model. Many…

VinFast VF 9: electric SUV for modern families

Luxurious design, spacious space, modern technology, powerful and safe operation are the 5 golden criteria in choosing a high-end SUV for families, and are also the advantages that converge on the car model. VinFast VF 9 electric 7-seat version. 5-star safety according to international standards One of the top criteria for customers buying a family car is safety. Inheriting VinFast’s “technology DNA”, VF 9 brings peace of mind to users when designed to meet the highest international safety standards such as 5-star Euro NCAP and 5-star NHTSA. Besides, the solid chassis (one of VinFast’s strengths) provides stable and safe operation in different road conditions and speed ranges for VF 9. In addition to standard technologies such as Electronic stability system, anti-lock braking system, 11 airbags, this large SUV also has an advanced driver assistance system ADAS. This technology package provides customers with modern features such as traffic assistance in traffic jams, highway driving assistance, collision warning, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and blind spot warning. … Thanks to that, drivers and passengers are guaranteed a high level of safety on every journey. Modern amenities meet all needs As the leading electric SUV on the market, VF 9 integrates a…

VinFuture main award in 2023: Lithium-ion batteries were not well received

Lithium-ion batteries today are the foundational component that powers more than 15 billion mobile devices and 26 million electric vehicles globally. However, before achieving this brilliant success, Professor Stanley Whittingham (one of the four winners of the 2023 VinFuture Main Award) and his colleagues went through a difficult journey, starting half a decade ago. In 1974, in the laboratory, Professor. Stanley Whittingham and his colleagues created the first Lithium-ion battery model after a short period of research, opening a new era in the field of energy storage. It took a few more years for scientists to create larger battery models and a few more years to create Lithium-ion battery panels. However, at that time, this product was not well received. GS. Stanley Whittingham recalls that when he and his colleagues were researching Lithium-ion batteries, battery research in general was not a topic of much interest. “Our product was born too early, ahead of its time, so it was not well received. It took 20-30 years for the product to be commercialized,” he said. The famous professor said that he once stopped researching Lithium-ion batteries for 8-10 years. However, up to now, when Lithium-ion batteries have been accepted and become an…

VinFast’s first dealership in North Carolina opens for sale

VinFast’s first electric car dealership began selling the VF 9 electric car line in the Triangle area of North Carolina, through car sales company Leith Automotive. According to WRAL News, the VinFast electric car factory in Chatham County, North Carolina will begin selling its first electric car line in the US on December 28 (local time). The sale will be conducted through dealerships of car sales company Leith Automotive in Cary. At its showroom in Cary Auto Park, outside Cary, Leith VinFast will introduce the company’s latest line of electric vehicles to customers in Raleigh, Durham and Cary. This dealership is part of VinFast’s strategy to build a market in the US in addition to putting into operation an automobile assembly plant in Chatham County. Leith VinFast is also an agent providing maintenance and spare parts for VinFast electric vehicles in the US. Danny Williams, CEO of Leith Automotive, said that VinFast’s electric vehicles meet the travel requirements of customers every day without having to waste time waiting to refuel. At the end of the day, they just need to go home and recharge the car’s battery. Leith Automotive is one of the largest auto sales companies in North Carolina…

VinFast is committed to promoting a zero-emission economy

Global General Director of VinFast Auto, Ms. Le Thi Thu Thuy affirmed that VinFast is committed to promoting and contributing to global zero-emission economic development at the COPP28 Forum. Attending and giving a presentation at the Sustainable Trade Forum, VinFast General Director brought a discussion session to share the strategy of modernizing and optimizing the supply chain for the company’s vertically integrated model. Representing businesses in ASEAN at the Sustainable Trade Forum of COP28, VinFast General Director affirmed his strong commitment to promoting innovation, contributing to zero-emission economic development, towards a A more sustainable future for everyone. In addition, VinFast also contributes approaches from the perspective of businesses from Southeast Asia to improve the flexibility and sustainability of the global supply chain. “As an innovative and ever-evolving global electric vehicle manufacturer, we are proud to participate and contribute to important discussions about the future of the world trading system. We look forward to contributing unique perspectives and approaches to jointly modernize the world trade system to bring benefits to more countries, establishing a comprehensive, extensive supply chain, and more sustainable to protect our future and our planet,” she said. The presentation was given on December 4 at the discussion “Enhancing…