Hanoi, June 2 -- Investors are accelerating the construction and operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at rest stops along the eastern section of the North - South Expressway, stretching from the north central province of Thanh Hoa to the southernmost province of Ca Mau, to provide green energy for transport.

According to the Department for Roads of Vietnam, the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) is investing in nine rest stops. At the Mai Son-National Highway 45 rest area, 10 charging points have been installed on each side of the expressway. Each point has two charging ports, providing 20 EV charging spaces on each side.

The Xuan Khiem Group, which is investing in two rest stops on the Ham Nghi-Vung Ang secti...