https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-snap-up-chinese-e-v-s-as-ukrainian-attacks-make-fuel-scarceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-snap-up-chinese-e-v-s-as-ukrainian-attacks-make-fuel-scarcehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russians-snap-up-chinese-e-v-s-as-ukrainian-attacks-make-fuel-scarce#u117814Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:17 +0000Russian motorists are increasingly purchasing electric vehicles and hybrids from China as Ukrainian drone attacks create domestic fuel shortages. Sales of electric vehicles and hybrids in Russia rose to 83,000 between January and August, with demand nearly doubling following strikes on oil refineries. Sergei Tselikov, described as Russia's leading auto industry expert, shifted away from gasoline vehicles by purchasing an electric car in July. Meanwhile, Russian authorities reported that 419 drones were intercepted across Russia, the capital, and Crimea amidst the ongoing conflict.Why it m