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GlobalData: Russian nickel sanctions would slow electric vehicle adoption

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According to GlobalData’s Mining Commodity Analyzer , Russia was the third-largest producer of nickel in 2021, producing more than 200,000 tons. The evolving situation in Russia and Ukraine has already caused unprecedented increases in the price of nickel. Trading had yet to resume as of 10 March.

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Comment on Nio formally launches Onvo sub-brand, 1st model L60 to challenge Tesla Model Y by UjiBebek

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It's a pity it's a Chinese product. Given the fact that China supports Russia against Ukraine, I will never buy it. The car looks attractive. Definitely a fresher and more appealing look when compared to Tesla's now boring design.

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RusNano, Chinas Thunder Sky to Manufacture Li-ion Batteries in Russia for EVs

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The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. Tags: Batteries China Russia. billion rubles (US$575 million).

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IHS Markit says outlook for crude oil prices strengthens through 2021

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Meanwhile, the global demand recovery is showing clear signs of plateauing and Chinese crude buying has begun to soften. The recent display of restored harmony among OPEC+ heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia illustrates that the strategic debate within the group over price levels and market share has time to run.

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smart electric drive goes on sale in China

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The new smart fortwo electric drive is now available to buy from dealerships in China. The smart brand celebrated this market launch at the Guangzhou Motor Show, where the all-electric city runabout was presented to the Chinese public. smart is now represented in 46 markets worldwide with the brand most recently introduced in Russia.

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Opinion: China To Continue Expanding Its Influence In The Oil And Gas Sector

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When it comes to Chinese energy industry, there are three major state owned companies. China’s other recent mid-stream pipeline deal was made with Russia. The pipeline will transport crude oil from Russia to Daqing, China. China also made large investments in Saudi Arabia’s oil refining industry as well.

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Crypto’s Slow Motion Gold Rush

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When Chinese authorities cracked down on cryptocurrency mining in May, earnings soared for miners in other countries. But in May Chinese regulators banned the practice over concerns about mining's excessive energy consumption and perceived threats to financial stability. In a matter of weeks, all that mining capacity went offline.