timing right for ambitious electric vehicle takeover

Timing right for ambitious electric vehicle takeover

Electric vehicles are seemingly an irreversible trend in the automobile industry, and are expected to grow strongly across the world. With that, manufacturers in Vietnam are setting out ambitions to take their chances in the market – but inferior battery infrastructure and a lack of mechanisms to encourage consumers and support businesses will be urgently required first.
vinfast e34 to dominate electric arena

VinFast E34 to dominate electric arena

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast has announced the global debut of the country’s first electric car, while pushing a battery system that hopes to reshape travel trends.
vinfast to launch first vietnamese electric car

Vinfast to launch first Vietnamese electric car

The dream of a low-cost "Made-in-Vietnam" electric car will be realised next year when Vietnamese car manufacturer Vinfast launches its electric cars at a highly affordable price.
electric bicycle producers gather momentum

Electric bicycle producers gather momentum

Electric bicycle producers are getting in a fierce competition by releasing new lines, applying smart technology, and lowering prices.
buffett divests stake in general electric

Buffett divests stake in General Electric

NEW YORK: Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold off its stake in General Electric, according to US regulatory papers filed on Monday (Aug 14).
bmw launches new electrichybrid brand

BMW launches new electric/hybrid brand

The German luxury carmaker BMW unveiled on Monday its long-awaited new brand, BMW i, with two new models to be equipped with electric and hybrid drive systems from 2013.
apple revving work on electric car

Apple revving work on electric car

Apple aims to have an electric car on the road some time in the year 2019, according to a report on Monday in the Wall Street Journal.
chinese electric cars not yet licensed for use available in hanoi

Chinese electric cars, not yet licensed for use, available in Hanoi

Despite not yet being licensed for circulation, the first electric cars have been imported from China to Hanoi and sold to consumers.
nissan unveils newest all electric vehicle

Nissan unveils newest all-electric vehicle

Nissan on Monday unveiled its second all-electric vehicle, the Japanese automaker's latest push into the eco-friendly car sector despite disappointing sales.
rocky road for electric car market

Rocky road for electric car market

The road has gotten bumpier for electric cars. Electric cars are still coming to market from luxury maker Tesla, and from major automakers such as General Motors, Nissan and others, but the outlook has become murkier.
new routes for hanoi electric car tours

New routes for Hanoi electric car tours

Tourists visiting Hanoi will have more options to enjoy and learn about the city's history when two new routes of sightseeing electric car tours will be launched next week.
nissan cuts price of electric leaf

Nissan cuts price of electric Leaf

Nissan said Monday it would slash the price of its pioneering all-electric Leaf sedan to boost sales, after a disappointing 2012.
electric buses roll across viennas streets

Electric buses roll across Vienna’s streets

The first series-produced, fully electric bus is now in service in Vienna.
electric rates to float on july 1

Electric rates to float on July 1

Vietnam will officially deregulate the power market on July 1 to boost competition and reduce the monopoly of the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
gm suspends production of electric volt

GM suspends production of electric Volt

General Motors said Friday it has suspended production of its electric Chevy Volt for five weeks in order to match supply to weak demand.