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GREEN revolution

Former Russian Government Official Denis Sverdlov Scores $10Bln With Electric Vehicle Startup

The tech entrepreneur and former deputy minister hopes his electric truck-maker Arrival can become the McDonald’s of the green transport revolution.

Ford To Become First Mass Producer of Electric Vehicles in Russia – Kommersant

Joint venture with Sollers will produce electric Ford Transit vans from 2022.

Russian Car Industry 'Survived' 2020 Despite Pandemic

Russia saw new car sales decrease by 9.1% in 2020.

Ruble Crash Sends Car Prices Up 15%

Russians bring forward big ticket purchases, fearful of inflation.

Forever seventies

Soviet Classic Turns 50 at GUM AutoRally

Muscovites celebrate the beloved Zhiguli sedan.

Russian Auto Market Stalls

Sales of new cars dip. Carmakers expect bumpy road ahead.

PLAYING CATCH-UP

Russia's Sberbank Enters the Driverless Cars Game

State bank to challenge Russian tech giant Yandex with new self-driving cars venture.

Russia to Launch World's Cheapest Electric Car in 2020

Zetta will be Russia’s first electric car, with a market price of around $7,000.

Russian Car Manufacturer Lada Reports Sharpest Sales Drop in 3 Years

Sales fall marks wider industry trend, as demand for new cars among Russians declines.

Yandex Self-Driving Cars Hit One Million Miles

Russian tech giant becomes 5th company to join the million-mile club.

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