The dream of a low-cost "Made-in-Vietnam" electric car will be realised next year when Vinfast launches its electric car that will only cost VND300 million ($13,141). The IDG EV A design Vinfast has released the dream via co-operating between Vinfast and EDAG, the world's largest independent German engineering service provider. Notably, on May 24, the two parties signed a contract for the complete development of the first electric vehicle for the Vietnamese market. Accordingly, Vingroup, the investor of Vinfast, plans to conquer the car markets in Vietnam and beyond with two conventionally-powered vehicle models and a fully electric car. Top quality, affordable cars—this is Vinfast's formula for success. "We are proud that Vinfast has chosen us as the overall engineering partner to work on their trendsetting electric vehicle project," stated Cosimo De Carlo, CEO of EDAG Group. "Our all-round skills in vehicle and production plant development coupled with our expertise … [Read more...] about Vinfast surprises market by launching VND300 million electric car
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Vinfast signs with EDAG to develop Vietnam’s first electric car
EDAG, the world's largest independent German engineering services provider, has been enlisted for the complete development of Vinfast’s first electric vehicle for the Vietnamese market. The IDG EV A design Vingroup, the investor of Vinfast, plans to conquer the car markets in Vietnam and beyond with two conventionally-powered vehicle models and a fully electric car. Top quality, affordable cars—this is Vinfast's formula for success. "We are proud that Vinfast has chosen us as the overall engineering partner to work on their trendsetting electric vehicle project," stated Cosimo De Carlo, CEO of EDAG Group. "Our all-round skills in vehicle and production plant development coupled with our expertise in the fields of eMobility, car IT, and electrics/electronics inspired the confidence of our customer Vinfast. EDAG’s standing as an independent engineering services provider with international experience predestines the firm to go new ways at high technical levels … [Read more...] about Vinfast signs with EDAG to develop Vietnam’s first electric car
Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
Two models of sedan and SUV developed by Vietnamese automaker, VinFast, will be protected in the 28 member countries of the European Union (EU). A VinFast model granted the registration certificate of design The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted a registration certificate of design for VinFast's models of sedan and SUV cars with a five-year term of protection which can be renewed four times. During the maximum protection period of up to 25 years, other automakers will not be able to produce or distribute models with identical or similar designs to the VinFast models in the EU market. Beyond Europe, the Vietnamese automaker has also filed applications for industrial design protection for its two models in a number of countries including the US, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, and Indonesia, among others. VinFast signed contracts with Italy's design firm Pininfarina and BMW in early 2018 to produce … [Read more...] about Vietnamese VinFast car designs protected in EU
Vinfast’s sedan, SVU models acquire IP protection in EU
The first IP protection will be valid for five years which will be extended four times. Accordingly, other automakers will not be allowed to manufacture and sell cars with design identical or similar to Vinfast’s in the EU in the next 25 years. Apart from the EU, Vinfast has applied for industrial design protection for sedan and SUV in the US, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. A concept of Vinfast's sedan The two models were designed by Italy’s Pininfarina and selected by Vietnamese consumers in the contest “Choose the car also, VinFast” in October 2017. In January 2018, Vinfast completed a USD 5 million contract with Pininfarina and partnered with the world’s leading automobile technology and manufacturing consulting firms such as BMW, Magna Steyer, AVL, Durr AG, Schuler AG and Eisenmann in order to churn out the first model by late 2019. The model cars will be showcased at … [Read more...] about Vinfast’s sedan, SVU models acquire IP protection in EU
VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
The model of SUV. — Photos Vingroup The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted certification of intellectual protection to two models of sedan and SUV cars produced by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited (VinFast). The initial term of protection is five years and can be extended four times. This means during the total protection period of up to 25 years, other automakers will not be able to produce or distribute models with designs identical or similar to the VinFast models in the EU (European Union) market. EUIPO is responsible for managing the EU trademark and the registered Community design. An EU trademark is valid in all 28 countries of the European Union. VinFast has also applied for the registration of industrial designs of the two models in other countries, including the United States, Russia, Ukraine, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. VinFast’s initiative to register for design … [Read more...] about VinFast cars enjoy intellectual property protection in EU
VinFast introduces 2 electric cars, 1 small sedan
Two models of electric car and a small sedan from Ital Design have been voted the favourite by Vietnamese people in a contest organised by Vingroup. Titled “Choosing lovely car with VinFast-2”, the contest was organised by VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited from March 8-18. Nearly 300,000 people took part in the contest. Electric car IDG EV A and small sedan IDG ICE A were the top models, with 22.8 per cent and 21 per cent votes, respectively, out of 36 models, thanks to their fashionable style. The overall design closely resembles the design of electric vehicles and small cars around the world, while some models incorporate subtle Oriental symbols, such as bird wings or flaming eyes with fire inside. Both the winning models have the iconic “V” symbol flying up on the car head, denoting the pride of Viet Nam. The IDG EV A emphasies the width with definitive lines, expressing its sporty and dynamic style. The design of IDG ICE A, on the other hand, … [Read more...] about VinFast introduces 2 electric cars, 1 small sedan
VINFAST đẩy nhanh tiến độ sản xuất xe hơi thương hiệu Việt
14:33 - 8/03/2018 (GMT+7) Lượt xem: 1 795 Bình luận: 0 Ngày 8/3/2018, Công ty TNHH Sản xuất và Kinh doanh VINFAST – một thành viên của Tập đoàn Vingroup công bố 36 mẫu thiết kế cho ô tô dòng xe điện và xe động cơ đốt trong cỡ nhỏ tiêu chuẩn quốc tế. Đây là lần đầu tiên, một doanh nghiệp Việt tham gia sản xuất xe điện, đánh dấu bước đột phá cho sự phát triển và hội nhập của ngành công nghiệp ô tô Việt Nam và góp phần mang cơ hội sở hữu xe hơi đến đại chúng. Xe điện và xe cỡ nhỏ … [Read more...] about VINFAST đẩy nhanh tiến độ sản xuất xe hơi thương hiệu Việt
VinFast debuts technician training centre in Hai Phong
Hanoi (VNA) - VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vingroup, opened a centre for mechatronic and industrial mechanical technician training in northern Hai Phong city on February 7. The training centre is located in the VinFast auto manufacturing complex in the Dinh Vu – Cat Hai economic zone. It is expected to become operational this August, training 200 students in its first academic year. After finishing a two-and-a-half-year course, trainees will be granted vocational certificates under the Association of German Chambers of Commerce and Industry. They will have opportunities to work at the VinFast auto and electric bike factory, more than 300 German companies in Vietnam and 47,900 German firms around the world, according to VinFast. The centre is part of VinFast’s development strategy. In the first phase, the business will mainly employ foreign experts, aiming to become a leading auto and e-bike producer in the region. … [Read more...] about VinFast debuts technician training centre in Hai Phong
VinFast opens technical training centre
VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited has launched a Training Centre for Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering in Dinh Vu-Cat Hai Economic Zone in the northern port city of Hai Phong.VinFast, a subsidiary of Vingroup, launched the technical training centre on Wednesday.Graduates will receive a vocational certificate of German standards and get the opportunity to work at VinFast’s automobile and electric motorcycle plant as well as nearly 50,000 German companies around the world.The centre will officially open in August this year. The first academic session will enroll 200 students in two major subjects -- Mechatronics and Industrial Engineering.With the aim of becoming one of the leading vocational training centres in Southeast Asia, VinFast’s training centre is equipped with modern teaching facilities, bringing together teachers with foreign and domestic expertise, who have been trained in France, Japan, South Korea, Czech Republic and Germany.The teaching … [Read more...] about VinFast opens technical training centre
VinFast to showcase models at Paris Motor Show
The SUV 02 model had 13,833 votes, equivalent to 22.4 per cent of the total 62,000 votes. (Photo: Vingroup) Hanoi (VNA) - VinFast Manufacturing and Trading Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vingroup, completed the contract of two model sedan and SUV cars with leading designer Pininfarina on January 18. The contract was worth 5 million USD. The models were developed based on two designs selected by Vietnamese consumers in the contest “Choose the car also, VinFast” in October 2017. VinFast has acquired intellectual property rights from automaker BMW for car production. With co-operation agreements with reputable partners in the field of automotive design and production, VinFast continues its commitment to roll out quality, modern, safe and aesthetic models in the Vietnamese market, on a par with world-class car models. Earlier, the company also completed a partnership agreement with Magna Steyr and AVL, two of the world’s leading automobile technology and … [Read more...] about VinFast to showcase models at Paris Motor Show