The draft fuel economy standards at 4.83 litres per 100 km by 2030 must push nearly all gasoline – powered car models off the market, Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) said, calling for a roadmap with softer fuel economy rules.
Surveys by the Hà Nội Department of Construction have found nearly 500 possible sites for further stations, ranging from bus depots and railway stations to apartment complexes, urban areas and public parks.
After years of VinFast’s near-monopoly in the EV segment, international names are now signalling strong ambitions to tap into one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing markets.