VinFast seeks EV production site in Germany

VinFast e35 3.jpg — VinFast has opened pre-orders for the VF e35 (pictured) in the U.S. It will be badged as the VF 8. (MARCUS AMICK)

January 06, 2022 03:45 PM

BERLIN -- Vietnamese automaker VinFast and the economic promotion agency Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) are working together to help the manufacturer find a location for an electric-vehicle plant in Germany.

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