A computer-rendered image of VinFast VF33, an SUV in segment E, is expected to reach US consumers in Q2/2022. (Photo VinFast)The company said its three SUV models VF31, VF32 and VF33 met the highestglobal safety standards including five-star ratings from the US NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration and the European New Car AssessmentProgramme.
VinFast has just become the 57th automaker to receive a licence to test self-driving electric vehicles in California, the US.
As required in the US, electric vehicles with autonomous technology arerequired to carry out testing procedures and secure an Autonomous Test VehiclePermit (ATVP) by the California Vehicle Administration.
Automakers, including big names such as Apple, Tesla, BMW, and Volkswagenaccording to California's Department of Motor Vehicles website, have alsosecured their licences to test run their vehicles in the Golden State, theworld's largest technology and innovation hub.
All three of the company's models are to be equipped with level 2-3 autonomousfeatures, which include 30 smart features divided into seven groups: intelligentsteering assist system, lane control system, active journey control system,multi-point collision warning system, comprehensive collision mitigationsystem, intelligent automated parking system and driver monitoring system.
Models VF32 and VF33 will be sold in the US, Canada and Europe markets from2022. The launch of high-tech electric vehicles, including electric scooters,electric buses and personal electric cars, is part of VinFast's pre-definedroadmap since entering the automotive market three years ago.
Customers can start ordering the cars in May this year in Vietnam and inNovember in the US, Canada and the EU.
In Vietnam, Vietnamese automakers also started to install electric vehiclecharging stations at commercial centres at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Vincom Long Bienin Hanoi to serve the first electric cars produced, expected to be availablethis year.
VinFast sold 31,500 cars in Vietnam last year, with its VinFast sedan and SUVmodels among the bestsellers in their respective segments./.
Automakers, including big names such as Apple, Tesla, BMW, and Volkswagenaccording to California's Department of Motor Vehicles website, have alsosecured their licences to test run their vehicles in the Golden State, theworld's largest technology and innovation hub.
All three of the company's models are to be equipped with level 2-3 autonomousfeatures, which include 30 smart features divided into seven groups: intelligentsteering assist system, lane control system, active journey control system,multi-point collision warning system, comprehensive collision mitigationsystem, intelligent automated parking system and driver monitoring system.
Models VF32 and VF33 will be sold in the US, Canada and Europe markets from2022. The launch of high-tech electric vehicles, including electric scooters,electric buses and personal electric cars, is part of VinFast's pre-definedroadmap since entering the automotive market three years ago.
Customers can start ordering the cars in May this year in Vietnam and inNovember in the US, Canada and the EU.
In Vietnam, Vietnamese automakers also started to install electric vehiclecharging stations at commercial centres at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Vincom Long Bienin Hanoi to serve the first electric cars produced, expected to be availablethis year.
VinFast sold 31,500 cars in Vietnam last year, with its VinFast sedan and SUVmodels among the bestsellers in their respective segments./.
VNA
