Beyond Range, The VF 8 and VinFast’s Formula for Long-Distance Electric Endurance Leave a reply With the VF 8, VinFast approaches electric mobility through the lens of distance, shaping an SUV around long highways, sustained speeds, and the everyday reality of regional travel. HAI PHONG, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 January 2026 – For an electric SUV intended for the Middle East, endurance is basically the job description, considering the region’s long distances between cities and the constant pressure from heat on batteries, motors, and drivers alike. The VF 8 is shaped around these realities, approaching long range driving as a default use case rather than a special scenario.           Built by VinFast, the VF 8 uses a dual motor all-wheel-drive system producing up to 300 kW and 620 Nm of torque. For anyone who has spent time behind the steering wheel, the real value of those numbers shows up after the first few kilometers. Strong, consistent torque allows the SUV to hold speed with little effort, particularly when overtaking at highway pace or carrying a full load. The power delivery feels steady rather than insistent, which is exactly what matters on long, uninterrupted stretches of road. With a driving range of up to 457 km per charge, the VF 8 offers reassurance even on routes where charging infrastructure can thin out quickly. A drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, roughly 140 kilometers one way, becomes a routine round trip without a second thought. Longer journeys, such as Abu Dhabi to Fujairah crossing multiple terrains and emirates, can be completed comfortably without building the trip around charging stops. This sense of ease is supported by the battery itself. The VF 8’s 87.7 kWh usable capacity is designed to balance power delivery with sustained distance. High output

DPI and PODTECH Partner to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Deployment Globally Leave a reply LONDON, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Datalec Precision Installations (DPI) and PODTECH today announced a global technology partnership to deliver pre-staged, deployment-ready AI infrastructure solutions as hyperscaler demand strains data centre capacity across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The partnership addresses critical bottlenecks in AI data centre commissioning, where vacancy rates in data centres have fallen to record lows of 6.5% in Europe and 5.9% in the U.K., driving unprecedented demand for turnkey infrastructure services. PODTECH brings extensive capability across environmental telemetry, power systems, server commissioning, integrations, facilities management and mobilisation, delivered through a team of 60+ highly skilled technical resources across the UK, Asia, and the Middle East. Supporting enterprise clients and hyperscalers globally, PODTECH has a proven track record of enabling complex infrastructure readiness at scale. The partnership builds on successful collaborations including NVIDIA AI rack deployments for international hyperscaler programmes. Together, DPI and PODTECH will provide end-to-end infrastructure services engineered for AI workloads, which now account for 75% of hyperscaler capital expenditure. A Unified AI-Focused Offering Together, DPI and PODTECH now offer integrated capabilities across the full AI infrastructure lifecycle, including: Infrastructure connectivity NVLink fabric configuration GPU testing Compute node initialisation DOA testing SAT/FAT pre-deployment validation Network validation and bootstrapping This combined service offering ensures every AI environment is fully prepared, validated, and deployment-ready, enabling clients to accelerate AI initiatives with confidence, performance, and reliability. Shared Commitment to Delivery Excellence “As organisations accelerate their AI adoption, the reliability and performance of the underlying infrastructure have never been more critical,” said James Bangs, Technology & Services Director at DPI. “At DPI, we’re proud to support our partners and clients with a full suite of technical services designed for the next generation of AI data