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Rivian links supply chain woes to ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict

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In its 10-K filing on Thursday, March 31, Rivian stated that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted its business and operations. Rivian noted that its ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality on time and at a large scale is still unproven.

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Volkswagen delays ID.5 launch in Germany due to part shortage from Ukraine

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5 by a month as a part needed from a Ukrainian supplier has not arrived because of supply disruptions. 5 is built at Volkswagen’s Zwickau plant, which was recently transitioned from an ICE production facility to an EV manufacturing plant as Volkswagen continues to transition to a fully-electric lineup.

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

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GlobalData: Russian nickel sanctions would slow electric vehicle adoption

Green Car Congress

As nickel is used in the production of EV batteries, any sanctions placed on Russian nickel will cause EV manufacturing prices to increase further, threatening adoption and decarbonization. The evolving situation in Russia and Ukraine has already caused unprecedented increases in the price of nickel.

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AVTOVAZ trying to work around Renault pull-out

Green Car Congress

AVTOVAZ manufactures cars for two brands: LADA and Renault. In particular, we decided to pull ahead this Summer corporate vacation to 4-24 April 2022, and we will do our best to use this period to restore our supply chains. AVTOVAZ Group is part of the Dacia-LADA business unit with the Group Renault structure.

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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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One month into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a group of more than 100 makers from all over Ukraine manufactured and supplied a number of 3D-printed products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense Force, and the Air Forces. For security reasons, this group does not disclose most of their work.

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Tesla shows foresight with undisclosed nickel supply deal with Vale: report

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American electric vehicle maker Tesla has shown some remarkable foresight as it reportedly secured an undisclosed nickel supply deal with Brazilian mining firm Vale. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, nickel was already experiencing a rise in cost. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.