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Report: Haas Automation May Still Be Doing Business In Russia

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When Russia invaded Ukraine and governments around the world began systematically cutting financial ties with the Putin-led government, companies quickly followed suit. Now, it appears that at least one American company could still be working with Russia , as a report from PBS points to Haas Automation’s ties to the country.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk shoots down reports of Gigafactory Russia

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has denied that the electric automaker has landed on a location for its fourth Gigafactory after reports indicated that Russia would be the location. Russian media outlets had indicated that the country’s officials confirmed Tesla would build its newest production facility in Russia.

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Russia ponders using EV subsidies to boost the economy and surge local manufacturing

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Russia’s Economy Ministry said earlier today that it has plans to utilize subsidy programs to boost the manufacturing and purchase of locally-built electric vehicles. Just 11,000 of the over 45 million vehicles driven in Russia last year were electric, with most being used cars. The incentive program could start as early as 2022.

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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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Japan to expand Russia-bound export ban to li-ion batteries, industrial items – ET Auto

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Japan will expand its Russia-bound export ban to include 164 additional industrial items such as lithium-ion batteries, gas pipes and car engine oil, the trade ministry said on Friday.

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Elon Musk confirms Russia is ramping its efforts to disrupt Starlink’s service in Ukraine

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SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has become invaluable to Ukraine amidst the country’s ongoing war against Russia. According to Elon Musk, however, Russia has increased its efforts to disrupt Starlink’s service to Ukraine. Fortunately, Musk also stated that Russia has not been successful so far.

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China exports way more automobiles to Russia than anyplace else

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Chinese language automakers exported extra automobiles wholesale to Russia than anyplace else within the first 5 months of this hour, filling a void left by means of international producers exiting the marketplace as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. China exported about 162,000 automobiles to Russia in all of 2022.

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