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Ford suspending JV operations in Russia

Green Car Congress

Ford announced that it is suspending JV operations in Russia, effective immediately, until further notice. The situation has compelled us to reassess our operations in Russia. —Ford Motor statement.

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Volkswagen and Toyota stop production of vehicles in Russia

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Against the background of the Russian attack on Ukraine and the resulting consequences, the Group Board of Management of Volkswagen AG has decided to stop the production of vehicles in Russia until further notice. Vehicle exports to Russia will also be stopped with immediate effect.

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Who Will Free EV Motors from the Rare Earth Monopoly?

Cars That Think

As the world builds more and more electric cars and trucks—and electrifies other modes of transit—a race is underway to build the ideal, mean-and-green motor. The goal is a traction motor that’s at least as powerful, reliable, and lightweight as today’s industry standard rare-earth permanent magnet synchronous motor.

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Toyota Motor Europe’s market share climbs to record 7.5% in first 9 months; Toyota brand 66% electrified sales, Lexus 79%

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reported sales of 813,547 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, a decrease of -6% year-on-year but still outperforming the European automotive market which fell by -16% over the same period. Overall sales have been disrupted by supply chain issues and the suspension of exports to Russia.

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Motor Strategy 2025 lays out transition into smart mobility solution provider

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Hyundai Motor Company announced a new roadmap—Strategy 2025—intended to secure its position as a frontrunner in the future mobility industry. Hyundai Motor will develop an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) platform business by combining Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) and mobility services. To this end, Hyundai will earmark KRW 61.1

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Four Siemens 1200 kW electric motors power world’s largest truck; all-wheel drive

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The world’s biggest truck—the more than 800-ton GVW BelAZ 75710 mining truck—is powered by an electric drive system comprising four electric traction motors from Siemens, each with an output of 1,200 kilowatts (approximately 1,800 hp). The truck is more than 20 meters long, almost ten meters wide, and eight meters high.