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Ford suspending JV operations in Russia

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As part of the global community, Ford is deeply concerned about the invasion of Ukraine and the resultant threats to peace and stability. —Ford Motor statement. The company noted that while it has no significant operations in Ukraine, it does have a strong contingent of Ukrainian nationals working at Ford around the world.

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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. Toyota in Ukraine (sales and after sales operations; 37 retail locations) stopped all activities as of 24 February.

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EIA: US exported record amounts of petroleum products in the first half of 2022

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High demand and low inventories globally, along with economic sanctions against Russia and self-sanctioning by some firms after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February, have disrupted global distillate trade. Most of the growth in propane exports in the first half of 2022 went to Europe.

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Interview: Arnd Franz, Chairman and CEO, Mahle Group | Autocar Professional

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Mahle – the global piston specialist for internal combustion engine has pivoted to EVs, but the company believes the role of internal combustion engine will endure way beyond 2050. The Mahle 30 plus global plan is well integrated into India, and all the right steps are being taken to accelerate it. We’ve been here since 1958.

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Mercedes breaks ground on new battery recycling facility in Germany

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German regulators were quick to point out that the new facility will also be a vital part of the country’s efforts to limit dependence on rare earth imports, which were particularly affected on the European continent due to the COVID pandemic, COVID restrictions in China, and the Rissian invasion of Ukraine.

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LKAB identifies Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals in Lapland; Per Geijer

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This would be sufficient to meet a large part of the EU’s future demand for manufacturing the permanent magnets that are needed for electric motors in, among other things, electric vehicles and windpower turbines. to a couple of kilos per vehicle, depending on the size of the motor and permanent magnet.

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Toyota Europe Q1 hybrid sales up 82.3% for 20% of total sales; Auris Hybrid the leader

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Toyota Motor Europe (TME) posted 2013 first quarter sales of 197,309 Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Europe. Cumulative sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid models in Europe since 2000 reached 544,184 units at the end of March 2013, contributing to some 10% of Toyota’s global full hybrid sales. from the same period last year.

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