Furture of electric vehicle development in Vietnam discussed
Electric vehicles have high development potential in Vietnam amid the growing trend of using green and clean energy, heard an online conference held by Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) and the Giao thong (Transport) newspaper on December 21.
Hanoi (VNA) – Electric vehicles have high development potential in Vietnam amid the growing trend of using green and clean energy, heard an online conference held by Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) and the Giao thong (Transport) newspaper on December 21.
Participants discussed a wide range of issues related to the future development of electric vehicles in the country, focusing on infrastructure system, encouragement policy, charging centre planning, and experience from countries in the world.
Nguyen Thi Hong Nga, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Giao thong Newspaper said that Vietnam’s Automobile Industry Development Strategy until 2025 with a vision to 2035 clarified that Vietnam encourages the development of environmentally friendly vehicles that meet requirements in emission standards in line with the roadmap approved by the Prime Minister.
Meanwhile, Dr. Nguyen Quoc Khanh, an energy specialist from the GreenID and a member of a research team of a project in forecasting the development of electric vehicles in Vietnam, said that the team has devised three scenarios with three development levels for Vietnam in the field, using Calculator 2050, a tool supporting countries in exploring low-carbon path.
Dao Cong Quyet, a representative from the Vietnam Association of Automobile Manufacturers (VAMA) cited the Vietnam Register’s data showing that the number of electric vehicles in Vietnam remains modest at 140 in 2019, 900 in 2020, and additional 600 units as of the first quarter of 2021.
Quyet suggested that Vietnam should issue a roadmap to boost the growth of electric vehicles with specific periods and requirements, along with policies to encourage manufacturers and consumers to switch to the vehicles, paving the way for the expansion of the electric vehicle market.
He also proposed the building of regulations on treatment of waste products related to electric vehicles such as expired batteries, cars and motorbikes./.
Many automotive manufacturers have announced to soon phase out internal combustion engine and shift towards electric vehicles, which, analysts said, has marked the start of the era of electric cars and scooters.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MoIT) has said it is cooperating with the Ministry of Finance to consider the provision of tax incentives to encourage the development and use of electric vehicles in Vietnam.
VinFast, a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer established in 2017, has announced the global debut of its new electric vehicles (EVs) at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show this November.
Vietnamese electric automobile manufacturer VinFast and French state-controlled power group Électricité de France (EDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation to install vehicle charging stations in France at the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
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The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
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The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
Vinbus electric bus (Photo: VNA) 
