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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses

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The city plans to purchase another 1600 electric buses over next few years, with the goal of replacing the diesel fleet. Now, Russia-based heavy-duty truck vehicle manufacturer KAMAZ has opened a center to produce electric buses in Moscow. Cruising range on a full charge is 50 km.

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Moscow adding another 115 ultra-fast charging stations for electric buses

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The temperature range of its work is from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius. 2021 the city Government refused to purchase diesel buses. Today the city already has the largest electric bus fleet in Europe in terms of the number of electric buses produced in Russia, especially at the SVARZ eco-plant.

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Udokan Copper to cut carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035

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Russia-based Udokan Copper , the developer of Russia’s largest new copper deposit, outlined scenarios to cut the carbon intensity of copper production up to 75% by 2035, bringing the company closer to its ultimate goal of climate neutrality in the long run.

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Moscow begins testing first Russian-made articulated electric bus

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After the test drive, the city plans to purchase such vehicles to service routes with high passenger traffic. The electric bendy bus has space for 135 passengers and a range of 90 kilometers; charging of the battery pack takes 20 minutes. Testing of the the first Russian-made articulated electric bus has begun in Moscow.

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Moscow deploys its 1,000th electric bus; targeting 2,200 by end of 2023

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This electric bus has become the 400 th vehicle purchased with the funds from the green bonds. The temperature range of its work is from -40 to +40 degrees Celsius. Moscow has deployed its 1000 th electric bus. Electric buses were launched in Moscow in 2018. In the meantime, this innovative surface transport has proved its efficiency.

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Russian Railways, Sinara Group and RUSNANO to develop hydrogen fuel cell mainline locomotives

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The agreement provides for a range of research and development (R&D), the analysis of the necessary infrastructure and the development of the technical requirements for the locomotives, as well as the implementation of a number of activities necessary for the development, production and testing of the vehicles.

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Gazprom and Volga Bus partner to develop natural gas buses

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In Russia, Gazprom and Volga Bus recently entered into a cooperation agreement to create and deploy a full range of modern natural-gas-powered buses as well as the formation of a favorable environment for developing the natural gas vehicle market in Russia.

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