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Vietnam's Bold Plan: Ban Fossil-Fuel Motorcycles by 2026

7/15/2025

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Vietnam is set to phase out fossil-fuel-powered motorcycles in central Hanoi by July 2026, a bold move by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to tackle air pollution. While the shift to electric vehicles is commendable, critics warn that the swift timeline may burden low-income residents who depend on motorbikes. A wider ban on gas-powered cars is expected by 2028.

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Vietnam is set to phase out fossil-fuel-powered motorcycles in central Hanoi by July 2026, a bold move by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh to tackle air pollution. While the shift to electric vehicles is commendable, critics warn that the swift timeline may burden low-income residents who depend on motorbikes. A wider ban on gas-powered cars is expected by 2028.