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KAMAZ opens center in Moscow to make electric buses
Moscow is already the largest operator of electric buses in Europe with 600 e-buses in operation on its routes. The city plans to purchase another 1600 electric buses over next few years, with the goal of replacing the diesel fleet.
Now, Russia-based heavy-duty truck vehicle manufacturer KAMAZ has opened a center to produce electric buses in Moscow. The production site is located on the territory of the Sokolniki Car Repair and Construction Plant (SVARZ) a branch of the State Unitary Enterprise Mosgortrans.
An assembly line designed to produce up to 500 electric buses per year will operate at SVARZ as the first stage.