Avtotor called the change in recycling a step towards the development of the Russian automotive industry

Changes in the mechanism of calculating the recycling fee for passenger cars in Russia are aimed at the sustainable development of the automotive industry and increasing its technological independence. This was stated by Denis Pak, President of Avtotor Holding. This initiative creates a balance between the interests of consumers and producers, he said.

"For the mass segment, including cars with a capacity of up to 160 hp, the current coefficients are maintained, which guarantees the availability of cars to consumers," TASS quoted Pak as saying on September 30.

The head of the holding noted that the new approach is aimed at supporting bona fide market participants who provide guarantees and long-term responsibility to consumers.

"The updated mechanism creates conditions for investments in key technologies and components — engines, transmissions, control systems and other complex systems. It is these areas that determine the technological independence of the industry and allow us to plan long—term projects to deepen localization," Pak said.

Avtotor produces cars of SWM, Kaiyi, BAIC, Amberauto, Jetour, Eonyx and other brands in Kaliningrad.

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Earlier that day, Alexey Kalitsev, CEO of AGR Holding, said that the proposed mechanisms for calculating recycling were timely, they would whitewash the Russian automotive market and make it more secure and predictable.

Also on September 30, the leader of the Fair Russia — For Truth faction, Sergei Mironov, announced that he had sent a letter to the head of the Cabinet of Ministers, Mikhail Mishustin, with a proposal to abandon the increase in the recycling fee for cars, as well as to provide benefits for its payment to large families and their participants.

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