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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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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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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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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. This May they will be launched to the streets of Moscow.

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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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Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid Outlander going on sale in Russia in September

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At the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014, Mitsubishi presented its four-wheel drive SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ); sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. The Outlander PHEV is the top-selling plug-in in Europe.

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