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11,896 Miles – 45 Days – 31 States Journey Around America on the VF 8 with Bau Thinh Vlog’s

“Certainly no electric car from any major car company has done this. Hopefully it will be recorded in the Guinness Book” – Mr. Thinh affirmed when talking about the journey around America on his VF 8. As the first VinFast user to explore around the United States, Mr. Thinh departed from California with the VinFast VF 8 electric car on October 15, 2023. Accompanying Mr. Thinh are many friends who are members of the VinFast Community in the US, notably Mr. Lam, Ms. Chi,… This is a trip that Mr. Thinh himself planned and prepared everything from mentally to physically. This trip is not only a challenge that Mr. Thinh set for himself but also a test that he brought to VinFast. The journey starts from Orange County – California from October 15, 2023 to Miami – Florida, going back to New York. Then move all the way to BC and Ontario – Canada, then cross the northern US states to Seattle – Washington and finally follow the West coast back to California on November 29, 2023. “To put it briefly, the total journey is about more than 9,000 miles (about 15,000km). Nearly 10 times more than the Hanoi –…

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1 year, 5 months ago

4 tips to help protect electric cars in winter

Park your car in places with suitable temperatures As mentioned above, parking in very cold weather will reduce battery life and operating performance as well as cause equipment and machine parts to be adversely affected. Therefore, drivers should try to park their cars in places with moderate temperatures such as under cover, indoors… to help the car be better preserved. Do not start the car for too long in winter Do not idle the car for more than 20 seconds when starting the car in winter. Users should stop starting for a period of time and then do it again if the car still does not start. Otherwise, this could cause your starter to fail or cause the battery to drain more quickly. Turn off devices, focus on startup In order to maximize the power source for starting the engine, car owners should turn off devices such as radio, air conditioner, etc. to make starting electric cars easier in winter. Car care and maintenance in winter Because of the above problems, car owners should regularly bring their cars to their maintenance facilities for inspection and car care to promptly fix and replace equipment in conditions of plummeting temperatures. In addition,…

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1 year, 6 months ago

Can EVs and solar save the world? The IEA thinks so

The International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power have the potential to contribute significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change. Here are some key points regarding their view in 2023 Net Zero Roadmap: Electric Vehicles (EVs): EVs offer a cleaner alternative to traditional gasoline-powered cars, as they produce zero tailpipe emissions. By replacing conventional vehicles with EVs, we can reduce air pollution and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels. Climate Change Mitigation: The transportation sector is a significant contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions. Switching to EVs powered by renewable energy sources could help decarbonize this sector and reduce its impact on climate change. Renewable Energy Transition: Solar power is one of the most abundant renewable energy sources available. By adopting solar technology for electricity generation, we can reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based power plants, which currently contribute to a substantial portion of global CO2 emissions. Synergistic Effects: Combining EVs with solar power creates synergistic effects. EV owners can charge their vehicles using solar panels at home or at public charging stations powered by solar energy. This integration helps reduce overall carbon emissions from both the transportation and electricity sectors. Energy Storage…

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1 year, 7 months ago

38% Of American Cars Were Electric In 1900 – What about in the future?

In our modern era, we may assume that electric cars are new technology. But there was a period in America a long time ago when about 30% of all cars were electric. Starting point of Electric Vehicle history In 1898, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche, when 23 years old, built his first car, and it was the Lohner Electric Chaise. Also in 1898, Count Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat of Paris set a world speed record in a car, which happened to be in his electric Jeantaud. The speed record was 39.245 mph (62.8 km/h), but that was crushed a few days later by another electric car that went 65.79 mph (105.88 km/h). First electric cars (1830-1880) By 1900, in the United States, 38% of US automobiles, 33,842 cars, were powered by electricity (40% were powered by steam, and 22% by gasoline). This information might sound like some crackpot Internet hoax, but if you look at the sources, you can easily see they are credible. The US Dept. of Energy’s page on the history of the electric car states, “By 1900, electric cars were at their heyday, accounting for around a third of all vehicles on the road. During the next 10 years, they…

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1 year, 8 months ago

Electric-vehicle buyers demand new experiences – Opportunity for EV brands as VinFast to develop

Source: Mckinsey Research – Electric-vehicle buyers demand new experiences Consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles are changing fast—and so are expectations of the car-purchasing experience. When buying an electric vehicle, consumers want an experience that matches their expectations of the car itself. That is, something exciting and innovative but also reliable and predictable. They expect to both transact online and negotiate with a real person, and they still need to take a test drive. However, the overall experience needs to be more seamless, more personalized, and more flexible than it was in the days of forecourt walkarounds. These are some of the findings of McKinsey’s latest Future of Auto Retail consumer survey, which polled more than 4,000 respondents globally, focusing on consumer sentiment around electrification, the car-purchasing experience, and innovations in automotive retail. The findings show that consumers expect an excellent experience but are not always sure that the industry is ready to meet their needs. In this article, we show how growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is shaping the automotive retail journey. While consumers enjoy digital interactions, they are concerned about factors including opaque pricing, complexity in the configuration process, and variability between dealer offerings. When it comes…

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1 year, 8 months ago

The battle between the auto industry and the tech giants

To build connection systems for cars, manufacturers have tested and spent a lot of money on research and technology development, but they have faced too strong competition from the “big guys” ( Big Tech) technology. By “dominating” the field of car technology, Apple, Google or Amazon all intend to develop their own “empire” on existing platforms. Customers spend less time in their cars than they do on their mobile phones in some regions, especially North America. “Big Tech” is gradually taking control of the digital future of the auto sector thanks to their unique tactics. A partnership between a car manufacturer and a technology giant As car infotainment displays become more and more smartphone-like, a mutually beneficial partnership between automakers and tech companies is beginning. This is beneficial because it contributes to improving the user experience and helps give birth to Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Baidu CarLife (in the Chinese market). Today, instead of limiting consumers to a single connection, the majority of automakers offer all available smart protocols. With the advent of virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa integrated into cars, things are moving faster and faster. Digital technology is predicted to become a key component…

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1 year, 8 months ago 1 Bình luận

Charging an electric car in the rain is not dangerous

“Can the car charge when it rains?” is a question that many people still ask about the electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle segment. Companies say that charging when it rains is safe for people and vehicles, because electric vehicles and charging stations are thoroughly tested for safety under harsh conditions before they can be sold on the market. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination that can cause fatal accidents. Therefore, the vehicle’s battery and charging system are designed to be as watertight as possible, and integrate many additional technologies to protect against discharge, short circuit, etc. Each step of the charging process is carefully calculated to To protect the driver, electronic components must comply with strict rules set by safety organizations around the world, including the Ingress Protection (IP) standard, which indicates the level of dust/water resistance set. by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The IP standard represents the level of dust and water resistance of electronic components, and is widely used around the world. According to IEC 60529 standards, dust resistance is expressed through the first number, 1-6, water resistance is the next number from 1-8, the higher the number means the more resistant to dust/water factors. big. …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Protect your child from hot car death with Vayyar Children Safety Protection Technology

At least 16 children have died in hot cars so far in 2023 in the US, bringing to more than 1,000 the number who have died that way during the past three decades. A moment of forgetfulness can be devastating. Experts and child-safety advocates have called for interior motion sensors in all vehicles. And to protect precious children, VinFast and Vayyar are working together to find the most optimal solution to protect children in all situations in the car. On January 7, 2023 in Las Vegas, USA, VinFast and Vayyar Imaging announced a cooperation agreement to improve safety standards and driving experience through the integration of radar technology in the cabin, helping to detect and warn Report a child left in the car. Vayyar was founded in 2011 by Raviv Melamed, Miri Ratner and Naftali Chayat. Raviv Melamed was previously Vice President of the Architecture Group at Intel and General Manager of Intel’s Global Mobile Wireless Group. The company is headquartered in Yehud. In the automotive industry, Vayyar provides safety solutions for cars, ADAS and motorcycles. Inside the vehicle, the technology supports applications such as Child Presence Detection (CPD) and enhanced seat belt reminders, while on the outside, sensors can…

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1 year, 8 months ago

The US continues to expand car charging stations, a “golden” opportunity for VinFast

To realize the country’s plan to eliminate carbon emissions by 2050, the US Government has issued policies to develop electrified vehicles and expand the car charging station system in this country. This is a huge opportunity for VinFast electric cars in the US. New policies on expanding the car charging station system in the US Building a system of public electric charging stations will make owning an electric vehicle easier and more practical. In order to solve the problem of a limited number of charging stations and accelerate the process of making electric vehicles a popular vehicle, the US government has issued many new policies to expand the electric car charging station system nationwide. . Car charging stations in the US – a million-dollar industry According to the US Department of Energy, with 1.8 million electric cars on US roads, there are only about 100,000 charging sockets at about 41,000 public charging stations and fewer than 5,000 fast charging stations. This difference has caused many difficulties for consumers when considering traveling by electric vehicle. According to The Brattle Group (US economic and financial consulting organization), the number of electric vehicles in the US could increase to 35 million by 2030,…

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1 year, 8 months ago 1 Bình luận

Charging solutions and mobile application integration for VinFast EV with Electrify America

Founded in late 2016 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Electrify America is a subsidiary of Volkswagen America. This is one of the companies that owns the largest fast charging towers in the US. VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide charging services for VinFast electric car models. In near future, customers who own VinFast’s VF 8 and VF 9 will enjoy the smart Plug & Charge feature to connect to Electrify America’s network of charging stations across the United States. This is a technology that allows vehicle drivers to pay for each charging session by plugging the charger into the electric vehicle, with just one completed installation on the VinFast app. Immediately after announcing the construction of an electric vehicle factory in the US, VinFast continued to announce a cooperation with Electrify America – one of the companies that owns the largest fast charging station in the US. With the same mission towards Zero-Emission Vehicles, the cooperation between the two parties will bring a complete driving experience to customers, contributing to accelerating the global electric vehicle revolution. Electrify America currently owns 800 electric vehicle charging stations and about 3,500 individual charging ports in operation and in the completion…

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1 year, 8 months ago 1 Bình luận