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Car manufacturer set to ship buses to South Korea

domestically-based automaker Kim Long Motor seal deal with international firm Daon Mobility from South Korea, aiming to send 200 homegrown buses manufactured in Việ̣t Nam for tourism and educational purposes overseas.

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Car manufacturer set to ship buses to South Korea

Vibe Check: コ accordin'ly, let's chat bout Kim Long Motor, a local shmohawk in the Vietnamese auto game, hoppin' into a deal with Daon Mobility from Korea! Here's a lowdown on what's goin' on:

The Scoop on the Deal:

  • The Nitty Gritty: Kim Long Motor plans to export a whopping 200 buses to Korea. They're gonna be used fer tourin' and maybe even schoo-lin' services.
  • The First Wave: The initial delivery'll consist of 50 nifty electric buses, slated to roll into Korea in the second quarter of 2025.

Map it Out:

  • Factory Fun Time: The buses are crafted at Kim Long Motor's facility in Huế City, Vietnam.
  • Destination, Destination: The buses are headin' to big-city Korea, hit uppin' Seoul, Incheon, and Busan.

Local carmaker Kim Long Motor company and Korean Daon Mobility ink an agreement on exporting the local brand bus into the Korean market. Photo courtesy of Kim Long Motor

Upcoming Deadlines:

  • Deliverin' the Goods: Kim Long's first batch of 50 electric buses, ready to hit the streets, is hopin' to be delivered by the second quarter of 2025.[1][3]

Bus Specs:

  • Model: Get ready, it's the 22-seat e-bus class, runnin' smoothly with lithium polymer batteries from Korean SK company.
  • Goin' the Distance: These buses can crank out a 310 km per charge range![1]

Workers operate a paint booth at the Kim Long Motor Huế Factory in Chân Mây Lăng Cô Economic Zone of Huế City. The first locally-made buses will be heading to Korea in the second quarter of 2025. Photo courtesy of Kim Long Motor

  1. The accord between Kim Long Motor and Daon Mobility from Korea involves the exporting of 200 buses, primarily intended for tourism and school services, to major cities like Seoul, Incheon, and Busan.
  2. The initial batch of 50 electric buses, equipped with lithium polymer batteries from SK company in Korea, is slated for delivery in the second quarter of 2025.
  3. The buses are manufactured at Kim Long Motor's facility in Huế City, Vietnam, showcasing the growing influence of the Vietnamese automotive industry in sectors such as technology, finance, and transportation.
  4. The agreement underscores the potential for collaboration between Korean and Vietnamese buslines, with implications for the exporting and motors industries.
  5. The upcoming delivery of electric buses is a significant step for Kim Long Motor, symbolizing their presence in the global automotive market and aligning with the broader industry shift towards sustainable transportation solutions.
  6. The deal serves as a testament to the competitive edge of Korean technology in the field of bus manufacturing, as demonstrated by the adoption of Korean batteries for the Kim Long Motor buses.
Vietnamese auto manufacturer Kim Long Motor secures deal with South Korean Daon Mobility for export of 200 school and tour buses manufactured in Vietnam.
Domestic automobile manufacturer Kim Long Motor finalizes an export contract with Korean business Daon Mobility, aiming to send 200 locally manufactured buses to South Korea for tourism and education purposes.

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