Manufacturing

With a U.S. plant, VinFast eyes quick EV success

VinFast says it has 55,000 preorders for its VF 8, left, and VF 9 electric crossovers.
VinFast says it has 55,000 preorders for its VF 8, left, and VF 9 electric crossovers.
April 04, 2022 04:00 AM

Vietnamese automaker VinFast is taking a page from technology startups in its approach to launching a line of electric vehicles in the U.S., beginning with two premium crossovers this year. That means big product promises, a breakneck timeline for mass production and the risk of failing fast.

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