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Little-Known Fact: The All-Electric Armored Lac Hong 900 LX Is Built on the VinFast VF 9 Platform
In a move that challenges conventional automotive engineering, VinFast, the pioneering Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer listed on the Nasdaq, has successfully collaborated with INKAS®, a globally leading armored vehicle manufacturer, to introduce a new class of secure electric transport.
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