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Russia, China partner on engine for a long-range wide-body aircraft

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The United Engine Corporation (UEC, part of Rostec State Corporation) signed a memorandum with the Chinese company AECC Commercial Aircraft Engine Co., The signing of the Memorandum on the development of the engine for the LRWBA is a milestone for the civil aviation of Russia and China.

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GAZ Group and Gazprom to cooperate on using natural gas as a motor fuel

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GAZ Group, part of Basic Element, one of the Russia’s largest diversified industrial groups, and Gazprom have agreed to cooperate on using natural gas as a motor fuel. GAZ Group is the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Russia. —Bo Inge Andersson, President/CEO of GAZ Group.

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Partial suspension of two Nornickel mines to reduce 2021 production of nickel by 35 kt, copper by 65 kt and PGM by 22t

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The year-on-year decrease in guidance (2% for nickel and 7% for copper) is a consequence of furnace maintenance and secondary feedstock depletion. The Taimyrsky and Oktyabrsky mines are also part of a long-term development plan to increase the mine life of the Talnakh deposit. Mt of nickel and 2.4 Mt copper from Oktyabrsky.

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ABI Research: 60% of new cars shipping globally in 2017 will feature connected car solutions

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While penetration in the US and Western Europe will exceed 80% by 2017, developing regions such as Latin America and Eastern Europe will also see strong increases in telematics penetration in new vehicles, largely driven by mandates in Brazil and Russia. —VP and practice director Dominique Bonte.

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Concurrently, the company will focus on producing new compact vehicles and SUVs in emerging markets, and will strengthen manufacturing capabilities in China, Russia, and Thailand. The plans are part of Mitsubishi’s “ Jump 2013 ” strategy: the Tokyo-based automaker has set a global sales targets of 1.37

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The demand for charging piles is getting more and more popular

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It cannot be ignored that the market prospects of new energy vehicles and their charging piles in Russia are promising in the future. In recent years, Russia has introduced intensive measures to encourage energy conservation and the development of new energy vehicles in the country.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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Vard Group is part of NuProShip , a consortium of the Norwegian maritime authority, universities, shipbuilders, and shipping companies that aims to develop a Generation IV reactor for marine vessels. Russia currently operates seven nuclear-powered icebreakers. Hundreds of nuclear reactors have since been used on ships and submarines.