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Hanoi’s first public e-bikes offer a smooth ride but come with a few drawbacks

Hanoi’s first public e-bikes offer a smooth ride but come with a few drawbacks

Hanoi’s new public e-bike service features compact, easy-to-handle bikes, but users say the throttle can be tricky and the helmet’s safety strap sometimes interferes with steering.
Tesla cars engulfed in flames during transport in China

Tesla cars engulfed in flames during transport in China

Xiaomi EV bursts into flames shortly after being towed to service garage

Xiaomi EV bursts into flames shortly after being towed to service garage

Nearly 400 students add nameplates to electric bikes for road safety, sparking online buzz

Nearly 400 students add nameplates to electric bikes for road safety, sparking online buzz

Nearly 400 students at Ngoc Lap Middle School in Phu Tho Province have attached blue nameplates to their electric bicycles to enable parents and teachers to keep track of them after school, an initiative that has gone viral online for its road safety message.
November 11, 2025 | 07:01 pm PT
Quiz: Which is Southeast Asia’s largest EV market?

Quiz: Which is Southeast Asia’s largest EV market?

The country leads Southeast Asia’s EV market with around 80,000 electric cars registered in 2024.
November 9, 2025 | 08:38 pm PT
How are gasoline motorcycles converted to electric?

How are gasoline motorcycles converted to electric?

Motorcycles TV Co. seeks to convert gasoline-powered motorcycles into hybrid vehicles, allowing their owners use of both the regular and electric motors.
November 8, 2025 | 05:19 pm PT
Converting gasoline motorcycles into electric poses safety risks: Experts on HCMC plan

Converting gasoline motorcycles into electric poses safety risks: Experts on HCMC plan

Converting gasoline-powered motorcycles into electric ones poses safety concerns, experts caution, pointing to risks such as battery fires, frame instability, and inadequate heat resistance.
November 4, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
China reports 99.6% recovery of key materials from retired EV batteries

China reports 99.6% recovery of key materials from retired EV batteries

China has introduced national standards for the recycling and reuse of electric vehicle power batteries, with pilot programs reporting over 99% recovery of critical materials like nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
October 21, 2025 | 05:37 pm PT
Are EVs actually safer than fuel-powered cars in floods?

Are EVs actually safer than fuel-powered cars in floods?

Even though EVs are built with sealed battery packs and waterproof high-voltage systems, making them safe to charge in the rain, floodwaters bring equal risks to all cars.
August 31, 2025 | 04:33 pm PT
Is it safe to charge your EV overnight?

Is it safe to charge your EV overnight?

Electric vehicles can be safely charged overnight due to built-in battery management systems that automatically stop charging once the battery reaches full capacity.
August 3, 2025 | 08:17 pm PT
EV maker VinFast’s revenue surges by nearly 150% in Q1

EV maker VinFast’s revenue surges by nearly 150% in Q1

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast's revenue soared by nearly 150% year-on-year to VND16.306 trillion (US$656.5 million) for the first quarter of 2025.
June 10, 2025 | 12:58 am PT
VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has announced a partnership with four major Philippine firms to establish more than 100 authorized service centers across the country in 2025.
May 13, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Electric cars and motorbikes star at Indonesia's motor show despite country's slow uptake

Electric cars and motorbikes star at Indonesia's motor show despite country's slow uptake

The future of Indonesia’s automobiles and motorbikes is electric — at least according to exhibitors at the Indonesia International Motor Show, which opened in the country's capital city of Jakarta on Thursday.
February 13, 2025 | 11:58 pm PT
Six years of riding an electric motorbike cost me just $67

Six years of riding an electric motorbike cost me just $67

I have spent only VND 1.7 million (US$67) over six years of riding an electric motorbike, which includes brake pad replacements and a new set of tires.
January 13, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
Vietnam Sustainable Mobility Show in Hanoi this weekend to showcase range of EVs

Vietnam Sustainable Mobility Show in Hanoi this weekend to showcase range of EVs

Nearly 10 automobile and motorbike brands are set to take part in the Vietnam Sustainable Mobility Show to be organized by VnExpress on Dec. 7-8 in Hanoi.
December 4, 2024 | 01:31 am PT
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