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Ukraine strikes push Russian drivers toward electric cars

Original: As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads. Since the end of June, Ru

As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects are visible on the roads: since the end of June, Russia's electric-vehicle market has more than doubled. Fuel shortages and disrupted supply lines linked to Ukrainian strikes on refineries and infrastructure are reportedly pushing Russian drivers toward electric cars despite the conflict.

Why now: Ukrainian strikes on Russian fuel infrastructure are reshaping consumer behaviour, notably a surge in electric-vehicle sales.

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• As Ukraine increasingly takes the war to Russia, the effects may be most visible on the roads. Since the end of June, Russia’s electric-vehicle market has more than doubled. https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/04/world/e urope/russia-ukraine-war-ev-sales.html # Ukraine # Russia · hanse_mina · 5

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