Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Moscow's 500th electric bus, this KAMAZ-built vehicle marks a milestone in Russia's push for sustainable urban transit.

Moscow's Electric Bus Expansion Amid the Ukraine War

30 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Moscow is expanding its electric and autonomous bus fleet, now the largest in Europe, but the Ukraine war has slowed progress. Sanctions and supply shortages hinder access to key tech, forcing a shift to domestic production. Fuel shortages from refinery attacks, cyber disruptions, and strained budgets add pressure. Despite setbacks, Moscow aims to replace diesel buses by 2030, though war-driven economic strain threatens long-term transit modernization.

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