In Pictures: VinFast-Powered Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Los Angeles

Green SM's Los Angeles debut brings all-electric taxis to a U.S. market long dominated by gas-powered fleets.

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The VinFast VF 8 crossovers join a global taxi industry that is steadily shifting toward electrification.

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Green SM's entry into Los Angeles marks its ninth global market and its first in North America.

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Fleet operators worldwide are watching whether VinFast's crossovers can handle the demands of round-the-clock urban service.

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The all-electric fleet will be tested daily on Los Angeles roads, giving VinFast real-world data on battery endurance.

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Reliability over long shifts is a key question as VinFast's VF 8 crossovers take on full-time taxi duty.

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Green SM bills the Los Angeles service as an all-electric alternative in one of America's busiest transit markets.

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The launch adds Los Angeles to a Green SM map that already spans eight other international markets.

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VinFast gains a high-visibility testbed as its vehicles ply Los Angeles streets around the clock.

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