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Ukraine Is the First “Hackers’ War”

Cars That Think

Rapid and resourceful technological improvisation has long been a mainstay of warfare, but the war in Ukraine is taking it to a new level. During a training exercise in southern Ukraine in May 2023, a drone pilot maneuvered a flier to a height of 100 meters before dropping a dummy anti-tank grenade on to a pile of tires.

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Porsche Taycan production temporarily halted over Ukraine crisis

Teslarati

The Taycan may be one of Porsche’s most popular models today, but the crisis in Ukraine has resulted in the sports car maker temporarily suspending the production of its flagship all-electric sedan. Porsche’s production challenges are not limited to the Taycan. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Volkswagen and Toyota stop production of vehicles in Russia

Green Car Congress

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. This decision applies to the Russian production sites in Kaluga and Nizhny Novgorod.

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Nuclear Energy Brinkmanship in Ukraine

Cars That Think

Ukraine is launching a counteroffensive to retake occupied territory, including Zaporizhzhia. In a simulated fallout map produced by Ukraine’s national weather service and posted Sunday, a radiation plume spreads northwest and reaches Poland and Lithuania within 72 hours.

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Porsche Temporarily Suspends Production — Reportedly Due To Russia–Ukraine War

CleanTechnica EVs

Porsche is temporarily suspending the production of its vehicles thanks to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to several reports.

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Rivian links supply chain woes to ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict

Teslarati

In its 10-K filing on Thursday, March 31, Rivian stated that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted its business and operations. The company listed the conflict in Ukraine as one of the reasons it continues to struggle with production. “We The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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VW Halting EV Production This Week Amid Ukraine Supply Issues

InsideEVs

Deliveries of electrical cable harnesses and other components made in Ukraine have stopped, so VW, Audi and Cupra EVs can't be built.

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