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Hanoi ride-hailing drivers turn EV charging stations into makeshift dorms

Hanoi ride-hailing drivers turn EV charging stations into makeshift dorms

As electric motorbike adoption surges in Hanoi, ride-hailing drivers are turning charging stations into low-cost dormitories they use for rest, shelter and interaction.
How Guangzhou spent two decades replacing gasoline motorbikes

How Guangzhou spent two decades replacing gasoline motorbikes

Ho Chi Minh City considers installing 20,000 sidewalk battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes

Ho Chi Minh City considers installing 20,000 sidewalk battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes

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.
December 12, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Hanoi apartment complex to ban electric motorbike parking on safety fears

Hanoi apartment complex to ban electric motorbike parking on safety fears

The HH Linh Dam apartment complex in Hanoi’s Hoang Liet Ward is set to ban the parking of electric motorcycles and bicycles in its basement due to safety risks.
December 4, 2025 | 06:59 pm PT
Is a $190 subsidy enough to make Vietnamese switch to electric motorbikes?

Is a $190 subsidy enough to make Vietnamese switch to electric motorbikes?

A VND5 million ($190) subsidy could spark interest, but more is needed to truly incentivize Vietnamese people to switch from gas-powered motorcycles to electric ones.
November 27, 2025 | 08:47 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
I fear converting gasoline motorbikes to electric may be more dangerous than it seems

I fear converting gasoline motorbikes to electric may be more dangerous than it seems

I would rather buy a brand-new, official electric motorbike than convert a gasoline one, only to face safety risks.
November 5, 2025 | 08:56 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
HCMC to regulate conversion of gasoline motorbikes to electric

HCMC to regulate conversion of gasoline motorbikes to electric

The HCMC Department of Construction has proposed creating regulations and technical standards for converting gasoline motorbikes to electric to establish a legal framework that promotes green transportation.
November 4, 2025 | 01:37 am PT
Motorbike makers race to set up battery swapping stations

Motorbike makers race to set up battery swapping stations

Electric motorbike makers VinFast, Selex, Honda, and TMT are racing to expand public battery swapping stations as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s EV transition.
September 5, 2025 | 01:13 am PT
2 minutes waiting at a red light makes me want to give up on gasoline motorbikes

2 minutes waiting at a red light makes me want to give up on gasoline motorbikes

After 10 seconds standing behind an old motorbike at a red light, I began to feel short of breath, my head started to spin, and the girl behind me couldn't stop coughing.
August 18, 2025 | 02:57 pm PT
Many Hanoians hesitant to go electric, holding on to decades-old gasoline motorbikes

Many Hanoians hesitant to go electric, holding on to decades-old gasoline motorbikes

While gasoline motorbikes are often praised for their durability, the small ongoing expenses over time could have been enough to buy several new bikes.
August 4, 2025 | 12:36 am 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
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