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While delaying its North Carolina plant opening until 2028, Vinfast began producing cars in India and broke ground for a $200 million EV assembly plant in Indonesia. © Reuters
NEW YORK – A massive U.S. auto factory producing Vinfast electric vehicles was set to open and begin operating by July 2026 in Chatham County, North Carolina.




