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Renault suspending industrial activities in Russia

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Regarding its stake in AVTOVAZ, Renault Group said that it is assessing the available options, taking into account the current environment, while acting responsibly towards its 45,000 employees in Russia. Renault Group already implements the necessary measures to comply with international sanctions.

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Renault Group signs agreements to sell Renault Russia and its controlling interest in AVTOVAZ; option to buy back in future

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The Board of Directors of Renault Group unanimously approved the signing of agreements to sell 100% of Renault Group’s shares in Renault Russia to Moscow City entity and its 67.69% interest in AVTOVAZ to NAMI (the Central Research and Development Automobile and Engine Institute). —Luca de Meo, CEO Renault Group.

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Moscow adding another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses

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Moscow is now actively developing its charging infrastructure for electric buses. Currently there are 202 charging structure in the city; Moscow will install another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses. Ultra-fast charging stations for Moscow electric buses.

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Hacked electric car charging stations in Russia displays ‘Putin is a d*ckhead’ and ‘glory to Ukraine’

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Hackers are ramping up their effort to disrupt Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, and now it’s even affecting electric car owners in the country. A bunch of electric car charging stations outside Moscow were hacked and disabled. While EV owners couldn’t charge, the display on the stations shared some words about Vladimir Putin.

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JCB India bags order to export 1000 hybrid construction equipment machines to Russia | Autocar Professional

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JCB India has secured a significant order for 1,000 hybrid construction machines from Russia, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said during his speech at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit held on January 11. “I had told and requested JCB to make a hybrid machine of diesel with CNG. A JCB India spokesperson refused to comment.

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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses

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Now, Russia-based heavy-duty truck vehicle manufacturer KAMAZ has opened a center to produce electric buses in Moscow. SVARZ will become one of the largest centers for the production and maintenance of electric vehicles in Russia, producing up to 700 electric buses annually. Cruising range on a full charge is 50 km.

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Opinion: Is Russia Plotting To Bring Down OPEC?

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Energy is the foundation of Russia, its economy, its government, and its political system. Even a casual glance at the IMF’s World Economic Outlook statistics for Russia shows the tight correlation since 1992 between GDP growth on the one hand and oil and gas output, exports, and prices on the other (economic series available here ).

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