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Russians Turn to Chinese E.V.s as Fuel Shortages Bite
Original: Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce
Russian drivers are increasingly buying Chinese electric vehicles as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries and fuel infrastructure leave petrol scarce and prices climbing across the country. The NYT reports the shift is reshaping Russia's car market, with Chinese brands filling the gap as imported gasoline vehicles become harder and costlier to run.
Why now: Ukrainian attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure have created shortages, pushing drivers toward alternatives.
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- Russians Snap Up Chinese E.V.s as Ukrainian Attacks Make Fuel Scarce · The New York Times
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