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Volkswagen Group expands presence in Russia with agreements with GAZ

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The Volkswagen Group and GAZ Group have extended their manufacturing agreement for Volkswagen and ŠKODA models in Russia until 2025. Furthermore, the Volkswagen brand will in future supply 2.0 Supply of Volkswagen 2.0 Petersburg and other major cities in Russia as well as some export markets. TDI engines.

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Quote on Impact of ongoing Ukraine Russia conflict on Electric Vehicles

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While there are millions of products such as washing machines, smartphones and more which rely on chips, also known as semiconductors, but the last 12 months had seen huge shortages in auto grade semiconductors due to COVID related supply chain issues. Now, both Ukraine and Russia play a pivotal role in the global semiconductor supply chain.

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WNA: global nuclear generation nears record high in 2019

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In 2020 the world’s nuclear reactors have shown resilience and flexibility, adapting to changes in demand while ensuring stable and reliable electricity supplies. GWe started supplying electricity, compared to an average annual objective for 2016-2020 of 10 GWe. —Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association.

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Volkswagen Group lays foundation stone for new engine plant in Russia; part of $1.1B investment in Russia over next three years

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The plant is designed for an annual capacity of 150,000 units. From 2015, the Group will supply its vehicle assembly plant at Kaluga and contract production at the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod with the locally produced engines. The Volkswagen Group is the largest foreign automobile investor in Russia.

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Johnson Matthey partners with Finnish Materials Group for second eLNO cathode plant; deals with Nornickel and SQM

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Johnson Matthey also has signed a term sheet for the supply of nickel and cobalt from Russia-based Nornickel, and an agreement for the supply of lithium hydroxide from SQM—both agreements supporting a long-term sustainable supply of critical raw materials for battery materials production.

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OSU, Ford study provides insight into more efficient use of Rhodium in TWC applications

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South Africa is the major source, accounting for almost 60% of the world’s rhodium supply; Russia is the second-largest producer. The cost of rhodium has risen dramatically over the past years due to increasing demand coupled with a fundamental supply deficit. Rhodium is the rarest of all non-radioactive metals.

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Cummins to partner with KAMAZ on electrified trucks and buses

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Currently, KAMAZ, a Russia-based truck manufacturer, is actively developing a new electrified portfolio of battery-powered trucks and buses, while Cummins continues to expand its powertrain portfolio by developing electric power systems (fully electric and hybrid type) for commercial applications. Cummins Inc.

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