Reporter Ben Rappaport spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, April 24. He discussed a recent article he helped write for Hunterbrook called “What’s Going On With Vinfast?” He talked about the challenges, struggles, and delays the electric vehicle manufacturer has experienced in rolling out their vehicles in the U.S.  He also talked about delays and challenges in the construction of the VinFast plant near Moncure, and more.

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