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- ↑ Nguyễn Thị Kim Anh (2022-12-27). "VinFast returns to CES 2023 with electric vehicle ecosystem" . Retrieved 2023-07-24.
The four electric vehicle models and four electric bike concepts will be displayed at the VinFast booth in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center in booth 5501
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