In early February, KAMAZ restarted the production of its flagship family.
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This became possible thanks to the hard work during 2022 on import substitution of “dropped out” components.
At the “five” they replaced the automatic transmission, drive axle, pneumatic system and other components.
Improved cooling and exhaust purification systems, electrical equipment, suspension. Improved ride, noise isolation and economy.
In February, 70 “import-substituted” vehicles were made, and by the second quarter, the plant wants to produce 500 K5 trucks per month.
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Which companies are listed as new suppliers, KAMAZ has not yet disclosed. It is easy to assume that these are firms from China. But they do not need “advertising” because of the large deliveries of Chelny trucks to the Armed Forces and, therefore, the risk of falling under secondary sanctions.
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