Vingroup officially runs the VinFast electric bus

October 20, the image of the VinFast electric bus officially running a test on the internal road of the plant caused a stir.

The impressive appearance and modern technologies of the electric bus “rookie” have once again affirmed the Vietnamese automaker’s orientation of investment and development of green and environmentally friendly products.

Logo “V” characteristic, the symbol for the Vietnamese car company appears in both the front and rear of the car. Notably, the back of the electric bus also has the recognizable “Green” on the bottom right corner, symbolizing the environmental friendliness – “For a green future” that the Vietnamese car company aims to when Decided to manufacture electric vehicle products.

The difference, the biggest impression of the VinFast electric bus is that it does not emit, does not make noise. Passengers as well as other people in the traffic will not feel car sick or annoyed by the smell of gasoline and noise like regular buses.

The front of the car is designed with a simple and modern design with the letter “V” logo. Above is an electronic led board with text to inform people about the starting – end route that the car will go through. The first VinFast electric buses will be operated by VinBus Transport Services Company Limited (under Vingroup).

VinBus will launch the VinBus App in conjunction with VinID to support the bus network information of the whole city, helping passengers look up information on the optimal route.

All bus routes will go from the (Depo) station connecting to the city center, passing through major transit points with a large population concentration such as bus stations, schools, urban areas, hospitals, shopping centers. ….

The “heart” of the car is an electric motor block placed in the rear, the sides are designed with steel plates with openings running across the body that both work to dissipate heat and create a highlight for the exterior. VinFast said that the electric bus battery block has an energy of up to 281 kWh, if charged by a 150kW charging station after only 2 hours, it will be full and capable of operating from 220-260km.

Vingroup’s products are all smart and modern technology, so even though the equipment, engine, or battery pack has not been published in detail, the exterior images show that the Vietnamese car maker continues to work with leading partners in the world when the ZF logo – a big man in the auto industry appears on the wheel.

In particular, the Vietnamese car company revealed that the car is also equipped with many modern technologies to ensure safety as well as provide convenient services for customers such as: The driver’s behavior control system, the scene reporting unsafe hazards (distracted driving, drowsiness, fatigue); Electronic board announcing the upcoming stop; Free Wifi, infotainment screen system … In addition, the car also has USB charging, security camera, front dash cam, reverse warning camera, CCTV on the right when stopping.

In addition to basically completing the production of vehicles, VinBus – the operator of Vingroup’s electric buses, has recruited a team of staff and built the facilities and vehicles of ETC to soon put into operation later. when the incident is approved by a competent state agency.

First, VinBus will focus on operations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc with the number of vehicles ranging from 150-200 vehicles. Expected operation time from 05:00 to 22:00 daily, average 10-20 minutes per ride.

On October 16, the Ministry of Transport sent a document to the People’s Committee of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to agree with the proposal of public passenger transportation by Vingroup’s electric bus.

Previously, in 2019, Vingroup announced the establishment of VinBus Transport Services Co., Ltd. with a charter capital of VND 1,000 billion, operating in the public passenger transport sector under a non-profit model. 100% of the profits will be reinvested by the company to develop the system, expand the area and improve service quality, in order to contribute to building a civilized and modern public transport, reducing pollution. air and noise for major cities of Vietnam.