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Perfect Time & Terrible Time for EVs
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It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs
MAR 15, 2022 ... Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment ... it sure would
be a nice time to own an electric vehicle. A bunch of people apparently agree. The car-shopping company Edmunds says that searches for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles jumped nearly 40 percent over the past month—up 18 percent in the first week of March alone. Environmentalists
and security wonks are in ...
Can't order Mach-E EV you want, but can get dealer's stock +
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Ford Has a Good Problem That Tesla and GM Will Envy
MAR 7, 2022 ... Ford is no longer taking orders for two versions of the Mach-E electric SUV ... is therefore unable to meet all of this demand ... "We have seen unprecedented demand" ... stopped taking orders for these two versions of the Mach-E SUV ... customers may work with their dealers to buy a Mach-E from stock ... continues to battle the semiconductor chip shortage and other supply constraints, in addition to unexpectedly high demand ...
Dealers can't sell EVs they do not have
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Dealers cannot sell electric vehicles they do not have
2022/03/08 ... Ford had to pause taking orders on the electric version of its popular F150 pick-up truck in December because it could not keep up with demand. Most of the advertised cars won’t be obtainable in the US for months to come. Even in Europe, where EV manufacturers have been ramping up for longer, wait times of 9 to 12 months for popular models are not uncommon ...
Ford Shuts Down Orders
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Ford Shuts Down Orders on Two 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Trims
MAR 7, 2022 ... Orders have closed for the Premium and California Route 1 grades, with Ford citing high demand and saying it's concentrating on fulfilling current customer orders ...
First COVID, now Russia's .ua war/invasion is dashing EVs
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First COVID, now war: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is dashing hopes of more affordable electric cars
2022/03/08 ...
Ni price surge threatens EVs
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Nickel’s price surge could threaten automakers’ ambitious electric-vehicle plans
MAR 8 2022 ... Russia is a key supplier of nickel. Prices have surged since its invasion of Ukraine. Nickel is a critical ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Automakers and investors will have to rethink EV plans if nickel supplies are constrained ... flash video
$40k EV?, get-serious
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Hyundai And Kia Get Serious About Affordable Electric Cars
MAR 9, 2022 ... Hyundai Motor Group already offers two stellar electric cars, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2022 Kia EV6. But at $43,650 and $40,900, respectively, we can understand why some buyers aren't rushing out to trade in their aging gas-guzzler ...
EVs already spoken for before they reach dealers +
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Gas prices are spiking — don’t expect sales of electric vehicles to follow
MAR 9 2022 ... Consumers hoping to switch to an all-electric or more fuel-efficient vehicle, while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices to record highs, will largely be out of luck.
A combination of supply chain problems, pent-up demand and record-low vehicle inventory levels means many new cars and trucks, including EVs, are already spoken for before they reach dealers lots. Customers face months, if not years, of wait time to purchase EVs.
Porsche Suspends Production
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Porsche Suspends Production of Its Popular Electric Sports Car
MAR 9, 2022 ... Porsche is suspending production of its electric Taycan model at the car maker's Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant due to a lack of components caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine ... flash video
EV prices rise
www.lankatimes.com
Electric car prices can rise even with higher fuel prices
March 9, 2022 ... like the United States Gas prices have reached record levels In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine It seems that electric cars may not be a safe haven for those looking to save money. That’s because Russia plays a significant role in the production of nickel that ends up in the batteries used by many electric cars – a metal in prices Even faster than oil ...
2nd hand Tesla prices increasing
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Secondhand Tesla prices are shooting up as petrol prices and new car wait times blow out
MARCH 9, 2022 ... Owners of second hand electric vehicles, and even holders of pre-orders for new EVs, are finding opportunities in making small profits as demand for EVs rises amid a supply crunch that is seeing wait times for new vehicles blow out to months, or even years ... The situation is being compounded by supply chain issues and the global semiconductor shortage that is seeing the increase in demand for electric vehicles also being met with increasing wait times as carmakers struggle to keep up ...
Taycan Production Halted
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Porsche Taycan Production Halted Due To Components Shortage
Mar 09, 2022 ... The parts supply issue spreads in Europe to more brands ... Russia's invasion of Ukraine amplifies the parts supply issues and adds some new ones, which forces many car plants to stop production ...
www.drive.com.au
Porsche Taycan electric car production paused amid Ukraine conflict
10 March 2022 ... Australian supply of the electric sedan could be affected by the factory shutdown ...
Volkswagen-owned sports car maker Porsche has been forced to press pause on production of its Taycan electric sedan, as conflict in Europe triggers new logistical challenges and compounds existing supply shortages. The four-door is built at a factory in the southwest German city of Stuttgart, and under normal circumstances an estimated 110 examples leave the facility each day (based off an annual production figure of 40,000) ...
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.ua a producer of EV cables &connectors
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Dampen EV Ambitions Of Tesla, Ford And Others: FT
March 09, 2022 ... Russia's attack on Ukraine has highlighted concerns about oil dependency and petrol prices just as EV manufacturers look to deliver a wide range of greener cars, Financial Times reports. Ukraine is a significant producer of the miles of cables and connectors that power many cars' electrical systems. Russia's importance as the crucial rare earth minerals provider will be a significant headwind. Russia Impact - London Metal Exchange Suspends Nickel Trading After 250% Price Spike An extraordinary surge in oil prices could prove to be a significant demand trigger for EVs. However, it could also cause a supply crisis. The global semiconductor shortage and shipping delays have affected inventory levels. Additionally, crucial components for batteries have extended lead times. Ford, Stellantis, and Honda shared ambitious plans to speed up EV production. At the same time, Tesla won permission to open a new battery factory in Europe. Due to the supply crisis and longer waiting times, higher prices could also discourage the new EV buyers There is also a possibility of a demand correction once the oil prices stabilize ...
EVs Are A Blessing For Peace
March 9, 2022 ... I’m a Russian scientist writing a large book about the past, present, and future of electric vehicles. I’m supposed to avoid discussing the present days, but I hope it would be nothing criminal if I would remember the past and dream about the future ...
Tesla-Y .de EVs delivery date
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Tesla confirms delivery date for first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers
MARCH 10, 2022 ... Tesla will deliver the first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers to customers at an official delivery event on March 22, 2022, it has been confirmed. Confirmation of the event – after Tesla finally received approval to begin production of the Model Y at its Grünheide gigafactory on Friday (after a string of conditions were met) – came in an invitation sent to Berlin employees ...
.cn Geely sales undermined by key parts shortage
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Great Wall, Geely sales undermined by key parts shortage
March 10, 2022 ... Great Wall blames sales slide on tight component shipments from Robert Bosch, the exclusive supplier of electronic stability programs for its top-selling models ...
Higher fuel cost$ = more EV orders
www.autoevolution.com
Fuel Prices Push People To Buy Electric Vehicles, Tesla Sees 100% Order Rate Increase
10 Mar 2022 ...
Tesla soaring raw material prices & supply-chain disruptions
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Tesla Has Some Very Bad News for EV Buyers
March 10, 2022 ... Elon Musk's company, like the rest of the auto industry, is facing soaring raw material prices and worsening supply-chain disruption ...
Musk sez Hold Strong Ukraine
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Tesla and Elon Musk Make Major New Gestures to Ukraine
MAR 10, 2022 ... Tesla's CEO has already shown his solidarity with Ukraine after Russia invaded the country ... the electric-car tycoon was asked by the Ukrainian authorities to help the country stay on the internet after Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of the country ...
Tesla Paying .ua Employees Fighting Against .ru For 3Mos
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Tesla Will Pay Ukrainian Employees Fighting Against Russia For Three Months
03/10/22 ... Tesla said it will pay Ukrainian employees for up to three months if they are drafted to fight for their country in the war against Russia ...
ELMS Sec Probe> Warns of Cash Crunch
Electric Last Mile Discloses Sec Probe, Warns of Cash Crunch
March 11, 2022 ... Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. said it’s under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ... in 2021 that Electric Last Mile had pre-orders for 45,000 e-vans ...
Rivian e-van Supply Snafus
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Amazon’s Rivian Vans Run Into Supply Snafus
MARCH 11, 2022 ... The misses continue to mount for Irvine electric vehicle startup and Amazon last-mile partner Rivian Automotive. The Irvine, Calif.-based company, which went public in November and is seen as a competitor to Tesla, reported disappointing fourth-quarter results Thursday, missing on targets and slashing its production estimate for the year in half as parts shortages due… subscription
Tesla Powerwall "How-To" Video For .ua
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Tesla Reportedly Makes Powerwall "How-To" Video For Ukrainians
Mar 11, 2022 ... Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations ... The unlisted YouTube "Mobile Powewall setup" video discovered by Electrek appears to have been made by Tesla, or at least by someone working alongside the electric automaker. Regardless of the official source, the video should prove very helpful to Ukraine amid these dark times ... flash video
electrek.co
Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
Mar. 11th 2022 ... a team at Gigafactory Berlin packaging the Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine and adding Powerwalls ...
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insideevs.com
Elon Musk Sends Tesla Powerwalls, More Starlink Terminals To Ukraine
Mar 10, 2022 ... Tesla also told Ukrainians that if they have to fight for their country, they will receive pay for at least three months ...
www.ibtimes.com
Tesla Will Pay Ukrainian Employees Fighting Against Russia For Three Months
03/10/22 ...
War could have worse impact than pandemic
www.autodaily.com.au
Volkswagen says Ukraine war could have worse impact than pandemic
March 11, 2022 ... Interruptions to supply chains “could lead to huge price increases” and “scarcity of energy and inflation”.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have worse implications for the automotive industry and Europe’s economy than the pandemic ...
www.automotivelogistics.media
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a long-term risk for the automotive supply chain
08 March 2022 ... The impacts stretch beyond inflation and corporate retreats to critical shortages upstream for semiconductor and EV supply ...
Governments divided over Russia sanctions
War in Ukraine: How Asian economies are divided over Russia sanctions
March 11, 2022 ... only a few governments in Asia have taken tough action against Moscow. China has refused to outright condemn the invasion of Ukraine and has not imposed any sanctions on Russia. India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Laos and Mongolia also sat out the vote on a United Nations' resolution to demand the end of Russia's military operations in Ukraine ...
Renault standing ties with .ru
europe.autonews.com
Renault said to be reluctant to leave Russia over costs
March 12, 2022 ... wants to avoid the nationalization of its majority-owned automaker, AvtoVAZ ... Renault has kept long-standing ties with Russia intact despite the war in Ukraine because it's worried about the high cost of pulling out from a venture with a local partner ...
Hitting back at Russia
Hitting back at Russia - an energy perspective
Mar 12, 2022 ... Energy and foreign policy are inextricably linked. As Russian tanks cross borders in Eastern Europe it’s worth examining how energy is influencing events and considering the opportunities we have as Americans to strengthen our global position. First, it’s important to remember that energy requires infrastructure, and infrastructure is notoriously slow to build. Fast changes in the energy industry are not always possible, but with armed conflict and crisis happening now, strategic short and long-term goals must be identified and we should be working toward them with urgency.
Hitting back at Russia - an energy perspective
Mar 12, 2022 ... Energy and foreign policy are inextricably linked. As Russian tanks cross borders in Eastern Europe it’s worth examining how energy is influencing events and considering the opportunities we have as Americans to strengthen our global position. First, it’s important to remember that energy requires infrastructure, and infrastructure is notoriously slow to build. Fast changes in the energy industry are not always possible, but with armed conflict and crisis happening now, strategic short and long-term goals must be identified and we should be working toward them with urgency ...
Stick it to Putin
www.ctinsider.com
Robert Miller: Want to hurt Putin? Go green
March 12, 2022 ... Get your house checked for energy efficiency. Use mass transit. Telecommute from home. Get solar panels on your roof. This is because all these things — thought of as tree-hugging environmental stuff — touch on global energy markets ...
'Free .ua' wrapped Tesla-3 EV in .uk
Tesla Model 3 Owner Supports Ukraine with Custom Wrap [PICS]
March 13, 2022 ... According to David F. from Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Facebook, he has shared pictures of his Model 3 with a custom ‘Free Ukraine’ wrap, turning the Tesla into the colours of the Ukrainian flag. The Skinz wrap was donated and sponsored by AJP Logistics ...
How Long Is F-150 e-truck Wait?
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How Long Is the Wait for a Ford F-150 Lightning?
March 13, 2022 ... The Ford F-150 Lightning is a groundbreaking new electric vehicle. The electric pickup truck is already a huge hit among consumers despite not even being available at dealers yet ... How long is the wait for a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck? ... The Ford F-150 Lightning is already backlogged ...
Queue at .ua superEVSE station
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Ukraine-Russia war: Viral video shows long queue at Tesla supercharging station
Mar 14, 2022 ... Elon Musk earlier announced making several Supercharger stations near the Ukrainian borders free to use for both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles ... A viral video now shows a long queue at one of the Tesla Supercharging Station with many Tesla EV owners waiting for their turn to come. The facility is a big one with multiple Superchargers ...
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EV/mi cheaper than ice/mi> fox lies (again)
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No, it’s not cheaper to fill a gas-powered vehicle than charge an electric one
March 14, 2022 ... VERIFY found that it costs about 17 cents to drive one mile in an average gas-powered vehicle versus roughly 5 cents to drive one mile in an electric vehicle ... An article from Fox Business, which claims that filling a car with gas can be cheaper than charging an electric vehicle, is also making the rounds on social media ...
EVs you can buy in South Africa
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All the electric cars you can buy in South Africa
15 March 2022 ... Leaf was the first fully-electric car launched in South Africa ... BMW made its play with the launch of the compact BMW i3 ... the Jaguar i-Pace made its debut ... range of up to 470km ... Porsche brought its high-performance Taycan models ... The Mini Cooper SE then made its entry ... the soft launch of the Volvo XC 40 P8 Recharge, which sold out quickly ... BMW bringing ... the iX SUV ...
Tesla raises prices
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Tesla raises prices for second time in days on rising costs
March 15, 2022 ... BEIJING, March 15 (Reuters) - Tesla raised its prices in China and the United States for the second time in less than a week, after CEO Elon Musk said the U.S. electric carmaker was facing significant inflationary pressure in raw materials and logistics. The increases come as costs of raw materials are surging, exacerbated by supply chain disruptions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
War's Impact on EVs
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EV Markets Feel the Impact of War
March 15, 2022 ... Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect adoption of plug-ins and EVs ... The elephant in the room here is that most popular EV models are supply-constrained. Many have wait lists of six months or longer, so it’s not clear how much additional demand can be met. Tesla looks uniquely well positioned, with huge new capacity increases coming online imminently. By the end of the year, Tesla will likely be producing more EVs from its new Texas plant alone than General Motors and Ford make combined ...
Direct EV sales =what the public wants &what Auto dealers don't
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Direct-To-Consumer EV Enthusiasts Try Again
March 15, 2022 ... Supporters of legalizing direct-to-consumer sales of certain electric vehicles in Connecticut made their case before the legislature’s Transportation Committee ... arguing it was time to pass a long-debated exception for companies like Tesla or Rivian. Connecticut law requires auto manufacturers to sell vehicles through franchise dealerships. For years, electric-only manufacturers like Tesla and, more recently, Rivian and Lucid have sought an exemption. The bill has stalled in the past under lobbying efforts by Connecticut dealerships ...
Foxconn Deal on the ropes
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Clock Ticking on Foxconn Deal
March 15, 2022 ... LORDSTOWN, Ohio – A proposed partnership between Lordstown Motors Corp. and ... Foxconn is still on the ropes, as the clock ticks toward a deadline of April 30 to reach a make-or-break deal for the local electric-vehicle startup ... CEO ... resigned ... cashed out more than $19 million worth of ...
Tesla delays
www.reuters.com
Tesla delays over $1 bln bond sale backed by auto leases ...
March 16, 2022 ... Bond sales in the United States have ground to a halt after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, adding to challenges the funding market is already facing as global central banks tighten monetary policies due to surging inflation ...
War dents EV output
www.businesslive.co.za
BMW warns Ukraine crisis will dent output
16 MARCH 2022 ... Carmaker’s production at some German plants affected by supply chain bottlenecks ... BMW halted or slowed production at some German plants after the invasion due to supply chain bottlenecks, but will be back to full production next week, production chief Milan Nedeljkovic said. Production of the Mini in Oxford remains suspended ...
Mineral disruption could slash EV production
usa.streetsblog.org
COBALT WARS: Just When You Thought Electric Cars Were Going to Save Us…
Mar 16, 2022 ... The global energy transition will be bumpy to say the least with the Russian invasion of Ukraine adding additional roadblocks as well as incentives. Electric vehicles are a key facet of the transition, and the disruptions to key minerals supply could slash EV production targets ...
Supply Chain Risks
www.euromonitor.com
Key Supply Chain Risks from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
3/17/2022 ... Both Russia and Ukraine are important suppliers of commodities, agricultural goods and manufactured goods to the global economy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and resultant economic sanctions will have negative impacts on supply chains and are likely to impact a wide array of industries, ranging from food products to hi-tech goods. In addition, the invasion adds further pressure to the global logistics and transportation network ...
Kremlin’s war buckle .eu industry
www.euractiv.com
Car-makers buckle as Kremlin’s war hits European industry
3/17/2022 ... Kremlin’s war on Ukraine is dealing another blow to Europe’s car manufacturers, already reeling from the pandemic and the global chip shortage. Wire harnesses, about 5km of an organised set of wires, terminals and connectors that run throughout the entire vehicle and relay information and electric power are the main components coming from Ukraine. With Ukraine representing the source country for 7%-11% of all imported wire harnesses into the EU, European car manufacturers already started looking for alternative sourcing before the war. Yet, it is likely to take between three and six months before alternative sourcing coming from Northern Africa (Morocco and Tunisia) as well as the Western Balkans (Serbia and North Macedonia) is fully scaled up, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) told EURACTIV ...
Ukraine war spurs decline
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Ukraine war spurs decline of the affordable car
3/17/2022 ... Automakers scale back production amid shift to electric vehicles ... Affordable compact and subcompact cars were already in short supply before Russian president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Faced with a chronic shortage of semiconductors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers prioritised production of higher-end vehicles, helping the likes of Mercedes-Benz and VW post bumper profits despite selling millions fewer cars overall ...
Oil producers worried public will buy EVs due to gas prices
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Experts are predicting a spike in electric vehicle purchases and oil producers are not happy
March 19, 2022 ... The inflation of petrol prices amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fear within oil producers, because they believe it could encourage people to buy electric vehicles. It just breaks your heart doesn’t it. A bunch of the richest people in the world, collectively fearing that they might be slightly less disgustingly rich in a few years ...
Putin crisis Surges EV Progress
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Putin Aggression Leads to Surge in Electrical Vehicle Progress in Europe
March 19, 2022 ... While EV prices have jumped momentarily because of the crisis, it may cause governments to give more incentives over the medium term to escape dependence on Russia ...
fmc overwhelmed, oversubscribed, EVs are sold out for years
mitechnews.com
March 20th, 2022 ... Ford CEO Says Automaker Sold Out Of Electric Vehicles For Years?
DEARBORN – Ford CEO Jim Farley on stage for a CERAWeek energy conference discussion streamed live March 10 told the startled moderator that Ford is sold out of electric vehicles for the next couple of years. The very popular Mustang Mach-E ... “It’s totally sold out. We’re just completely overwhelmed. I mean, we have the chip supply thing, that makes it worse. But we’re completely oversubscribed,” he said. “Actually, in all of our electric vehicles, we are sold out for a couple years now. So we’re very fortunate that we made that choice to go into those passion products.” ...
% Comments: .ru invasion has turned the economic world on its
ear, causing more supply disruptions to EV makers. Much of the
newswire' hand wringing tone has changed to finding which
countries/governments are: against or support .ru war, or which
are ignoring sanctions to be opportunists buying now cheap .ru
oil (i.e.: india, china, +others) ...
india-briefing.com/news/india-buying-discounted-russia-oil-discussing-alternative-payment-channels-bilateral-trade-24550.html
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-01/shunned-russian-oil-may-get-scooped-up-by-hungry-chinese-buyers
gcaptain.com/oil-tanker-traders-cheap-russian-crude/
wsj.com/livecoverage/russia-ukraine-latest-news-2022-03-04/card/shell-buys-russian-oil-at-bargain-price-2ZljvO2HQlmPm5d5aAgG
... which fund$ .ru to prolong the war's suffering, deaths, destruction, etc. (and exacerbates EV production issues).
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Perfect Time & Terrible Time for EVs

It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs
Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment.
MAR 15, 2022 ... Gas prices are up, commutes are back, and Russian oil is under sanction. Too bad the electric vehicle industry isn’t ready to seize the moment ... it sure would
be a nice time to own an electric vehicle. A bunch of people apparently agree. The car-shopping company Edmunds says that searches for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles jumped nearly 40 percent over the past month—up 18 percent in the first week of March alone. Environmentalists
and security wonks are in ...
Can't order Mach-E EV you want, but can get dealer's stock +

Ford Has a Good Problem That Tesla and GM Will Envy - TheStreet
The automaker is in a race to take a major market share in the electric vehicle market.

MAR 7, 2022 ... Ford is no longer taking orders for two versions of the Mach-E electric SUV ... is therefore unable to meet all of this demand ... "We have seen unprecedented demand" ... stopped taking orders for these two versions of the Mach-E SUV ... customers may work with their dealers to buy a Mach-E from stock ... continues to battle the semiconductor chip shortage and other supply constraints, in addition to unexpectedly high demand ...
Dealers can't sell EVs they do not have
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2022/03/08 ... Ford had to pause taking orders on the electric version of its popular F150 pick-up truck in December because it could not keep up with demand. Most of the advertised cars won’t be obtainable in the US for months to come. Even in Europe, where EV manufacturers have been ramping up for longer, wait times of 9 to 12 months for popular models are not uncommon ...
Ford Shuts Down Orders

Ford Shuts Down Orders on Two 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Trims
Orders have closed for the Premium and California Route 1 grades, with Ford citing high demand and saying it's concentrating on fulfilling current customer orders.
MAR 7, 2022 ... Orders have closed for the Premium and California Route 1 grades, with Ford citing high demand and saying it's concentrating on fulfilling current customer orders ...
First COVID, now Russia's .ua war/invasion is dashing EVs

How Russia's invasion of Ukraine means more expensive EVs
The cost of EVs has long been cited as a reason why more people haven't yet switched from polluting petrol and diesel cars to electric.

2022/03/08 ...
Ni price surge threatens EVs

Nickel's price surge could threaten automakers' ambitious electric-vehicle plans
Nickel is a key ingredient in lithium-ion batteries. Its price surge could make EVs less competitive, hampering automakers' aggressive EV sales hopes.
MAR 8 2022 ... Russia is a key supplier of nickel. Prices have surged since its invasion of Ukraine. Nickel is a critical ingredient in the lithium-ion batteries used in most electric vehicles. Automakers and investors will have to rethink EV plans if nickel supplies are constrained ... flash video
$40k EV?, get-serious

Hyundai And Kia Get Serious About Affordable Electric Cars
With gas prices skyrocketing due to the conflict in Ukraine, now has never been a better time to consider an electrified vehicle. The Hyundai Motor Group already offers two stellar electric cars, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2022 Kia EV6. But at $43,650 and $40,900, respectively, we can...

MAR 9, 2022 ... Hyundai Motor Group already offers two stellar electric cars, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the 2022 Kia EV6. But at $43,650 and $40,900, respectively, we can understand why some buyers aren't rushing out to trade in their aging gas-guzzler ...
EVs already spoken for before they reach dealers +

Gas prices are spiking — don't expect sales of electric vehicles to follow
Supply chain problems, pent-up demand and record-low vehicle inventory levels mean many new cars and trucks, including EVs, are already spoken for before they reach dealers lots.
MAR 9 2022 ... Consumers hoping to switch to an all-electric or more fuel-efficient vehicle, while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices to record highs, will largely be out of luck.
A combination of supply chain problems, pent-up demand and record-low vehicle inventory levels means many new cars and trucks, including EVs, are already spoken for before they reach dealers lots. Customers face months, if not years, of wait time to purchase EVs.
Porsche Suspends Production

Porsche Suspends Production of Its Popular Electric Sports Car - TheStreet
Porsche and Tesla are competing for the luxury electric vehicle market.

MAR 9, 2022 ... Porsche is suspending production of its electric Taycan model at the car maker's Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant due to a lack of components caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine ... flash video
EV prices rise
Electric car prices can rise even with higher fuel prices
like the United States Gas prices have reached record levels In the wake of Russia's invasion of UkraineIt seems that electric cars may not be a safe

March 9, 2022 ... like the United States Gas prices have reached record levels In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine It seems that electric cars may not be a safe haven for those looking to save money. That’s because Russia plays a significant role in the production of nickel that ends up in the batteries used by many electric cars – a metal in prices Even faster than oil ...
2nd hand Tesla prices increasing

Secondhand Tesla prices are shooting up as petrol prices and new car wait times blow out
Soaring petrol prices and long wait times for new cars has caused second hand EV prices to leap. Even those with pre-orders are cashing in.

MARCH 9, 2022 ... Owners of second hand electric vehicles, and even holders of pre-orders for new EVs, are finding opportunities in making small profits as demand for EVs rises amid a supply crunch that is seeing wait times for new vehicles blow out to months, or even years ... The situation is being compounded by supply chain issues and the global semiconductor shortage that is seeing the increase in demand for electric vehicles also being met with increasing wait times as carmakers struggle to keep up ...
Taycan Production Halted

Porsche Taycan Production Halted Due To Components Shortage
The automotive industry was barely able to recover from lockdowns and ongoing shortage of semiconductors, while a new, potentially even bigger problem emerged.

Mar 09, 2022 ... The parts supply issue spreads in Europe to more brands ... Russia's invasion of Ukraine amplifies the parts supply issues and adds some new ones, which forces many car plants to stop production ...
Porsche Taycan electric car production paused amid Ukraine conflict
Australian supply of the electric sedan could be affected by the factory shutdown.
10 March 2022 ... Australian supply of the electric sedan could be affected by the factory shutdown ...
Volkswagen-owned sports car maker Porsche has been forced to press pause on production of its Taycan electric sedan, as conflict in Europe triggers new logistical challenges and compounds existing supply shortages. The four-door is built at a factory in the southwest German city of Stuttgart, and under normal circumstances an estimated 110 examples leave the facility each day (based off an annual production figure of 40,000) ...
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Taycan Production Halted Due to Supply Shortages Related to Russian Invasion
The electric wiring harnesses needed to produce the Porsche Taycan EV are manufactured in Ukraine. So, Porsche is now forced to halt its production.


Porsche halts EV production of Taycan models as war rages in Ukraine - EconoTimes
Porsche is also suspending the production of its electric cars due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Although the luxury sports car makers plant is located in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany, it decided to halt its operation...
.ua a producer of EV cables &connectors
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Could Dampen EV Ambitions Of Tesla, Ford And Others: FT
March 09, 2022 ... Russia's attack on Ukraine has highlighted concerns about oil dependency and petrol prices just as EV manufacturers look to deliver a wide range of greener cars, Financial Times reports. Ukraine is a significant producer of the miles of cables and connectors that power many cars' electrical systems. Russia's importance as the crucial rare earth minerals provider will be a significant headwind. Russia Impact - London Metal Exchange Suspends Nickel Trading After 250% Price Spike An extraordinary surge in oil prices could prove to be a significant demand trigger for EVs. However, it could also cause a supply crisis. The global semiconductor shortage and shipping delays have affected inventory levels. Additionally, crucial components for batteries have extended lead times. Ford, Stellantis, and Honda shared ambitious plans to speed up EV production. At the same time, Tesla won permission to open a new battery factory in Europe. Due to the supply crisis and longer waiting times, higher prices could also discourage the new EV buyers There is also a possibility of a demand correction once the oil prices stabilize ...
EVs Are A Blessing For Peace
https://cleantechnica.com/2022/03/09/the-limited-range-of-electric-vehicles-as-a-blessing-for-peace/
Russian Scientist: Limited Range Of Electric Vehicles A Blessing For PeaceMarch 9, 2022 ... I’m a Russian scientist writing a large book about the past, present, and future of electric vehicles. I’m supposed to avoid discussing the present days, but I hope it would be nothing criminal if I would remember the past and dream about the future ...
Tesla-Y .de EVs delivery date

Tesla confirms delivery date for first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers
Tesla to deliver first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers to customers in late March.

MARCH 10, 2022 ... Tesla will deliver the first Berlin-made Model Y electric crossovers to customers at an official delivery event on March 22, 2022, it has been confirmed. Confirmation of the event – after Tesla finally received approval to begin production of the Model Y at its Grünheide gigafactory on Friday (after a string of conditions were met) – came in an invitation sent to Berlin employees ...
.cn Geely sales undermined by key parts shortage

Great Wall, Geely sales undermined by key parts shortage
Two major Chinese light-vehicle makers, Great Wall Motor Co. and Geely Automobile Holdings, said sales have been undermined by a shortage of microchips used in electronic stability programs.

March 10, 2022 ... Great Wall blames sales slide on tight component shipments from Robert Bosch, the exclusive supplier of electronic stability programs for its top-selling models ...
Higher fuel cost$ = more EV orders

Fuel Prices Push People To Buy Electric Vehicles, Tesla Sees 100% Order Rate Increase
It was just a matter of time until Americans would see the benefits of having an electric vehicle, considering the rocketing fuel prices in the past weeks. According to people familiar with the matter, Tesla is seeing surges in the number of orders in some parts of the country. This should not...

10 Mar 2022 ...
Tesla soaring raw material prices & supply-chain disruptions

Tesla Has Some Very Bad News for EV Buyers - TheStreet
Elon Musk's company, like the rest of the auto industry, is facing soaring raw material prices and worsening supply-chain disruption.

March 10, 2022 ... Elon Musk's company, like the rest of the auto industry, is facing soaring raw material prices and worsening supply-chain disruption ...
Musk sez Hold Strong Ukraine

Tesla and Elon Musk Make Major New Gestures to Ukraine - TheStreet
Tesla's CEO has already shown his solidarity with Ukraine after Russia invaded the country.

MAR 10, 2022 ... Tesla's CEO has already shown his solidarity with Ukraine after Russia invaded the country ... the electric-car tycoon was asked by the Ukrainian authorities to help the country stay on the internet after Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of the country ...
Tesla Paying .ua Employees Fighting Against .ru For 3Mos

Tesla To Pay Ukrainian Workers Fighting Against Russia
The U.S. carmaker plans to review its policy after three months. Ukraine conscripted reservists aged 18-60, with a maximum service period of one year.

03/10/22 ... Tesla said it will pay Ukrainian employees for up to three months if they are drafted to fight for their country in the war against Russia ...
ELMS Sec Probe> Warns of Cash Crunch
Electric Last Mile Discloses Sec Probe, Warns of Cash Crunch
March 11, 2022 ... Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. said it’s under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ... in 2021 that Electric Last Mile had pre-orders for 45,000 e-vans ...
Rivian e-van Supply Snafus

Amazon’s Rivian Vans Run Into Supply Snafus
The utomaker remains tight-lipped on how many of its electric vans are on the road delivering Amazon orders, following a Q4 earnings miss.

MARCH 11, 2022 ... The misses continue to mount for Irvine electric vehicle startup and Amazon last-mile partner Rivian Automotive. The Irvine, Calif.-based company, which went public in November and is seen as a competitor to Tesla, reported disappointing fourth-quarter results Thursday, missing on targets and slashing its production estimate for the year in half as parts shortages due… subscription
Tesla Powerwall "How-To" Video For .ua

Tesla Reportedly Makes Powerwall "How-To" Video For Ukrainians
Tesla continues to help Ukraine deal with an ongoing Russian invasion. Now that Tesla Powewalls have arrived in the country, folks need to know how to use them.

Mar 11, 2022 ... Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations ... The unlisted YouTube "Mobile Powewall setup" video discovered by Electrek appears to have been made by Tesla, or at least by someone working alongside the electric automaker. Regardless of the official source, the video should prove very helpful to Ukraine amid these dark times ... flash video

Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
Tesla appears to have produced a very interesting video showing how to use a Powerwall as a mobile power station...
Mar. 11th 2022 ... a team at Gigafactory Berlin packaging the Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine and adding Powerwalls ...
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Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, takes more steps: Details here
Tesla currently doesn't have superchargers in Ukraine, but it's making sure EV owners could use the supercharging stations in neighbouring countries.

03/10/22 ...

Elon Musk Sends Tesla Powerwalls, More Starlink Terminals To Ukraine
Elon Musk continues to work with leaders in Ukraine to send more help in the form of internet services, battery backup systems, free EV charging, and more.

Mar 10, 2022 ... Tesla also told Ukrainians that if they have to fight for their country, they will receive pay for at least three months ...

Tesla To Pay Ukrainian Workers Fighting Against Russia
The U.S. carmaker plans to review its policy after three months. Ukraine conscripted reservists aged 18-60, with a maximum service period of one year.

03/10/22 ...
War could have worse impact than pandemic

Volkswagen says Ukraine war could have worse impact than pandemic - Automotive Daily
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have worse implications for the automotive industry and Europe's economy than the pandemic, Volkswagen Group boss Herbert

March 11, 2022 ... Interruptions to supply chains “could lead to huge price increases” and “scarcity of energy and inflation”.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have worse implications for the automotive industry and Europe’s economy than the pandemic ...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a long-term risk for the automotive supply chain
The impacts stretch beyond inflation and corporate retreats to critical shortages upstream for semiconductor and EV supply.

08 March 2022 ... The impacts stretch beyond inflation and corporate retreats to critical shortages upstream for semiconductor and EV supply ...
Governments divided over Russia sanctions

War in Ukraine: How Asian economies are divided over Russia sanctions
Asian nations who joined western-led sanctions make up only 8% of Russia's global trade.
www.bbc.com
March 11, 2022 ... only a few governments in Asia have taken tough action against Moscow. China has refused to outright condemn the invasion of Ukraine and has not imposed any sanctions on Russia. India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Laos and Mongolia also sat out the vote on a United Nations' resolution to demand the end of Russia's military operations in Ukraine ...
Renault standing ties with .ru

Renault said to be reluctant to leave Russia over costs
Renault wants to avoid the nationalization of its majority-owned automaker, AvtoVAZ, which plays a key role in the company's turnaround.

March 12, 2022 ... wants to avoid the nationalization of its majority-owned automaker, AvtoVAZ ... Renault has kept long-standing ties with Russia intact despite the war in Ukraine because it's worried about the high cost of pulling out from a venture with a local partner ...
Hitting back at Russia
Hitting back at Russia - an energy perspective
Mar 12, 2022 ... Energy and foreign policy are inextricably linked. As Russian tanks cross borders in Eastern Europe it’s worth examining how energy is influencing events and considering the opportunities we have as Americans to strengthen our global position. First, it’s important to remember that energy requires infrastructure, and infrastructure is notoriously slow to build. Fast changes in the energy industry are not always possible, but with armed conflict and crisis happening now, strategic short and long-term goals must be identified and we should be working toward them with urgency.
Hitting back at Russia - an energy perspective
Mar 12, 2022 ... Energy and foreign policy are inextricably linked. As Russian tanks cross borders in Eastern Europe it’s worth examining how energy is influencing events and considering the opportunities we have as Americans to strengthen our global position. First, it’s important to remember that energy requires infrastructure, and infrastructure is notoriously slow to build. Fast changes in the energy industry are not always possible, but with armed conflict and crisis happening now, strategic short and long-term goals must be identified and we should be working toward them with urgency ...
Stick it to Putin

Robert Miller: Want to hurt Putin? Go green
The war in Ukraine and rising gas prices should cause people to consider driving an...
March 12, 2022 ... Get your house checked for energy efficiency. Use mass transit. Telecommute from home. Get solar panels on your roof. This is because all these things — thought of as tree-hugging environmental stuff — touch on global energy markets ...
'Free .ua' wrapped Tesla-3 EV in .uk

Tesla Model 3 Owner Supports Ukraine with Custom Wrap [PICS] - TeslaNorth.com
With SpaceX and Tesla supporting Ukraine with Starlink internet and Powerwalls against the invasion from Russia, one Tesla owner is going all-in their support for the nation under attack. According to David F. from Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Facebook, he has shared pictures of his Model 3 with...
teslanorth.com
March 13, 2022 ... According to David F. from Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Facebook, he has shared pictures of his Model 3 with a custom ‘Free Ukraine’ wrap, turning the Tesla into the colours of the Ukrainian flag. The Skinz wrap was donated and sponsored by AJP Logistics ...
How Long Is F-150 e-truck Wait?

How Long Is the Wait for a Ford F-150 Lightning?
The Ford F-150 Lightning is wildly popular before it even hit dealerships. How long do you have to wait for an F-150 Lightning?

March 13, 2022 ... The Ford F-150 Lightning is a groundbreaking new electric vehicle. The electric pickup truck is already a huge hit among consumers despite not even being available at dealers yet ... How long is the wait for a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck? ... The Ford F-150 Lightning is already backlogged ...
Queue at .ua superEVSE station

Ukraine-Russia war: Viral video shows long queue at Tesla supercharging station
Elon Musk earlier announced making several Supercharger stations near the Ukrainian borders free to use for both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles.

Mar 14, 2022 ... Elon Musk earlier announced making several Supercharger stations near the Ukrainian borders free to use for both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles ... A viral video now shows a long queue at one of the Tesla Supercharging Station with many Tesla EV owners waiting for their turn to come. The facility is a big one with multiple Superchargers ...
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EV/mi cheaper than ice/mi> fox lies (again)

No, it’s not cheaper to fill a gas-powered vehicle than charge an electric one
VERIFY found that it costs about 17 cents to drive one mile in an average gas-powered vehicle versus roughly 5 cents to drive one mile in an electric vehicle.

March 14, 2022 ... VERIFY found that it costs about 17 cents to drive one mile in an average gas-powered vehicle versus roughly 5 cents to drive one mile in an electric vehicle ... An article from Fox Business, which claims that filling a car with gas can be cheaper than charging an electric vehicle, is also making the rounds on social media ...
EVs you can buy in South Africa

All the electric cars you can buy in South Africa
South African car buyers now have more electric vehicles to choose from than ever before, with more to come in 2022.

15 March 2022 ... Leaf was the first fully-electric car launched in South Africa ... BMW made its play with the launch of the compact BMW i3 ... the Jaguar i-Pace made its debut ... range of up to 470km ... Porsche brought its high-performance Taycan models ... The Mini Cooper SE then made its entry ... the soft launch of the Volvo XC 40 P8 Recharge, which sold out quickly ... BMW bringing ... the iX SUV ...
Tesla raises prices
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Tesla raises prices for second time in days on rising costs
Tesla Inc raised its prices in China and the United States for the second time in less than a week, after CEO Elon Musk said the U.S. electric carmaker was facing significant inflationary pressure in raw materials and logistics.
March 15, 2022 ... BEIJING, March 15 (Reuters) - Tesla raised its prices in China and the United States for the second time in less than a week, after CEO Elon Musk said the U.S. electric carmaker was facing significant inflationary pressure in raw materials and logistics. The increases come as costs of raw materials are surging, exacerbated by supply chain disruptions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine ...
War's Impact on EVs

EV Markets Feel the Impact of War
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect adoption of plug-ins and EVs.

March 15, 2022 ... Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect adoption of plug-ins and EVs ... The elephant in the room here is that most popular EV models are supply-constrained. Many have wait lists of six months or longer, so it’s not clear how much additional demand can be met. Tesla looks uniquely well positioned, with huge new capacity increases coming online imminently. By the end of the year, Tesla will likely be producing more EVs from its new Texas plant alone than General Motors and Ford make combined ...
Direct EV sales =what the public wants &what Auto dealers don't

Direct-To-Consumer EV Enthusiasts Try Again | CT News Junkie
A Tesla charging up in a garage. (File / CTNewsJunkie) Supporters of legalizing direct-to-consumer sales of certain electric vehicles in Connecticut made

March 15, 2022 ... Supporters of legalizing direct-to-consumer sales of certain electric vehicles in Connecticut made their case before the legislature’s Transportation Committee ... arguing it was time to pass a long-debated exception for companies like Tesla or Rivian. Connecticut law requires auto manufacturers to sell vehicles through franchise dealerships. For years, electric-only manufacturers like Tesla and, more recently, Rivian and Lucid have sought an exemption. The bill has stalled in the past under lobbying efforts by Connecticut dealerships ...
Foxconn Deal on the ropes

Clock Ticking on Foxconn Deal - Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company
LORDSTOWN, Ohio – A proposed partnership between Lordstown Motors Corp. and Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn is still on the ropes.

March 15, 2022 ... LORDSTOWN, Ohio – A proposed partnership between Lordstown Motors Corp. and ... Foxconn is still on the ropes, as the clock ticks toward a deadline of April 30 to reach a make-or-break deal for the local electric-vehicle startup ... CEO ... resigned ... cashed out more than $19 million worth of ...
Tesla delays
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Tesla delays over $1 bln bond sale backed by auto leases - Bloomberg News
Electric-car maker Tesla Inc delayed a more than $1 billion offering of bonds backed by leases on its electric vehicles, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
March 16, 2022 ... Bond sales in the United States have ground to a halt after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, adding to challenges the funding market is already facing as global central banks tighten monetary policies due to surging inflation ...
War dents EV output
BMW warns Ukraine crisis will dent output
Carmaker’s production at some German plants affected by supply chain bottlenecks

16 MARCH 2022 ... Carmaker’s production at some German plants affected by supply chain bottlenecks ... BMW halted or slowed production at some German plants after the invasion due to supply chain bottlenecks, but will be back to full production next week, production chief Milan Nedeljkovic said. Production of the Mini in Oxford remains suspended ...
Mineral disruption could slash EV production

COBALT WARS: Just When You Thought Electric Cars Were Going to Save Us…
…the shortage of key minerals means we’ll likely be addicted to oil for a lot longer.

Mar 16, 2022 ... The global energy transition will be bumpy to say the least with the Russian invasion of Ukraine adding additional roadblocks as well as incentives. Electric vehicles are a key facet of the transition, and the disruptions to key minerals supply could slash EV production targets ...
Supply Chain Risks

Key Supply Chain Risks from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Both Russia and Ukraine are important suppliers of commodities,…

3/17/2022 ... Both Russia and Ukraine are important suppliers of commodities, agricultural goods and manufactured goods to the global economy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and resultant economic sanctions will have negative impacts on supply chains and are likely to impact a wide array of industries, ranging from food products to hi-tech goods. In addition, the invasion adds further pressure to the global logistics and transportation network ...
Kremlin’s war buckle .eu industry

Car-makers buckle as Kremlin’s war hits European industry
3/17/2022 ... Kremlin’s war on Ukraine is dealing another blow to Europe’s car manufacturers, already reeling from the pandemic and the global chip shortage. Wire harnesses, about 5km of an organised set of wires, terminals and connectors that run throughout the entire vehicle and relay information and electric power are the main components coming from Ukraine. With Ukraine representing the source country for 7%-11% of all imported wire harnesses into the EU, European car manufacturers already started looking for alternative sourcing before the war. Yet, it is likely to take between three and six months before alternative sourcing coming from Northern Africa (Morocco and Tunisia) as well as the Western Balkans (Serbia and North Macedonia) is fully scaled up, the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) told EURACTIV ...
Ukraine war spurs decline
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3/17/2022 ... Automakers scale back production amid shift to electric vehicles ... Affordable compact and subcompact cars were already in short supply before Russian president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Faced with a chronic shortage of semiconductors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers prioritised production of higher-end vehicles, helping the likes of Mercedes-Benz and VW post bumper profits despite selling millions fewer cars overall ...
Oil producers worried public will buy EVs due to gas prices

Experts are predicting a spike in electric vehicle purchases and oil producers are not happy
Oil manufacturers have voiced concerns that current fuel prices could speed up the world's transition to electric vehicles.

March 19, 2022 ... The inflation of petrol prices amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked fear within oil producers, because they believe it could encourage people to buy electric vehicles. It just breaks your heart doesn’t it. A bunch of the richest people in the world, collectively fearing that they might be slightly less disgustingly rich in a few years ...
Putin crisis Surges EV Progress

Opinion | Putin Aggression Leads to Surge in Electrical Vehicle Progress in Europe
"While EV prices have jumped momentarily because of the crisis, it may cause governments to give more incentives over the medium term to escape dependence on Russia."
March 19, 2022 ... While EV prices have jumped momentarily because of the crisis, it may cause governments to give more incentives over the medium term to escape dependence on Russia ...
fmc overwhelmed, oversubscribed, EVs are sold out for years

Ford CEO Says Automaker Sold Out Of Electric Vehicles For Years? - MITechNews
ford-ceo-says-automaker-is-sold-out-of-electric-vehicles-what-it-really-means

DEARBORN – Ford CEO Jim Farley on stage for a CERAWeek energy conference discussion streamed live March 10 told the startled moderator that Ford is sold out of electric vehicles for the next couple of years. The very popular Mustang Mach-E ... “It’s totally sold out. We’re just completely overwhelmed. I mean, we have the chip supply thing, that makes it worse. But we’re completely oversubscribed,” he said. “Actually, in all of our electric vehicles, we are sold out for a couple years now. So we’re very fortunate that we made that choice to go into those passion products.” ...
% Comments: .ru invasion has turned the economic world on its
ear, causing more supply disruptions to EV makers. Much of the
newswire' hand wringing tone has changed to finding which
countries/governments are: against or support .ru war, or which
are ignoring sanctions to be opportunists buying now cheap .ru
oil (i.e.: india, china, +others) ...
india-briefing.com/news/india-buying-discounted-russia-oil-discussing-alternative-payment-channels-bilateral-trade-24550.html
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-01/shunned-russian-oil-may-get-scooped-up-by-hungry-chinese-buyers
gcaptain.com/oil-tanker-traders-cheap-russian-crude/
wsj.com/livecoverage/russia-ukraine-latest-news-2022-03-04/card/shell-buys-russian-oil-at-bargain-price-2ZljvO2HQlmPm5d5aAgG
... which fund$ .ru to prolong the war's suffering, deaths, destruction, etc. (and exacerbates EV production issues).
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