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On these days, KAMAZ PTC is demonstrating the KAMAZ-6355 (8×8) vehicle known as KAMAZ-Arctic at the XI International Forum Arctic: Today and the Future in St. Petersburg.

The International Forum Arctic: Today and the Future is a key public event in Russia, where socioeconomic development of the Russian North and the current Arctic agenda are discussed. More than 2,500 specialists from 40 regions of Russia and 15 foreign countries are among the delegates. The forum is attended by systemic companies, technology developers and manufacturers, financial and service enterprises, small and medium-sized business-owners, scientific, educational and public organizations.

In addition to an extensive business program, a large-scale exhibition was organized at the forum. It presents projects of Arctic enterprises, innovative solutions and services for northern projects, the investment potential of the regions that can trigger the economic growth of the Arctic. At this exhibition, KAMAZ PTC demonstrates a unique vehicle that is essential for the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation – the KAMAZ-Arctic all-terrain vehicle.

The 8×8 KAMAZ-6355 is designed to operate in the Far North and the Arctic at temperatures down to minus 50 degrees Celsius. The vehicle is equipped with an R6 power unit and a K5 sleeper cab, as well as an automatic gearbox. The key feature of the KAMAZ-Arctic all-terrain vehicle is its articulated frame: the truck turns not due to the wheels, but due to the “breaking” frame. This solution is applied because of the dimensions of the wheels: they are wide, which reduces a turning radius. At the same time, the wheels make it possible to increase the cross-country ability in special climatic conditions and on unstable soils. There is a module behind the cab for storing spare parts, tools and other accessories. Owing to its outstanding off-road qualities, KAMAZ-Arctic can act as an “alpha” truck – the vehicle at the head of a convoy leading ordinary follower trucks.

It should be recalled that in 2014, the Russian government adopted the program Socioeconomic Development of the Russian Arctic Zone up to 2020, which was subsequently extended until 2025. Its priority tasks are comprehensive socioeconomic development, the development of science, as well as the Russian Arctic zone’s resources with application of promising technologies. A demand arose for a vehicle that would help pioneers and researchers, mineral developers, as well as doctors and EMERCOM of Russia. KAMAZ offered the latest solution – the KAMAZ-Arctic snow and swamp-going vehicle. At the same time, two versions of this model were developed – the 6×6 KAMAZ-6345 (with a classic cab) and the 8×8 KAMAZ-6355 with a K5 generation cab.

The new products of KAMAZ – low-tonnage Compass trucks will enter the Russian automotive market as early as January 2022.

This is a completely new model range, which differs significantly from the line of K3, K4 and K5 generation trucks. According to Sergey Nazarenko, Chief Designer for Innovative Vehicles of KAMAZ PTC, the vehicles use components from the company’s Chinese partner – JAC. “In order to develop the truck and put it into production more quickly, and also to reduce risks, primarily investment ones, we decided to go into partnership,” explained Sergey Nazarenko. “The Compass, of course, features elements and nodes that we have developed, but in general, it is a borrowed platform so far. Our task is to localize the main units and parts within the next five to six years to a very high level so that we can rightfully call this vehicle KAMAZ.” However, the truck has already been certified as the KAMAZ brand to be sold through the company’s sales and service centers.

The Compass project starts with two models: the Compass-9 with GVW of 9.5 tonnes and the Compass-12 with GVW of 11.99 tonnes. These are delivery trucks designed to work in the city and suburbs, sometimes used in intercity transportation. Also versions of these trucks can be used for various special superstructures. “In the second half of 2022, we plan to bring to market more compact and lighter Compass-5 models with GVW of 5.5 tonnes and a six-tonne Compass-6 model. They are also very promising, like the ninth and twelfth models. The lightest truck in the new line will be the three-tonne Compass-3. We have already started its development, the prototype of this truck will appear next year, and it will not go into production until the end of 2023,” said Sergey Nazarenko. “We have organized a compact eight-post conveyor production in the delivery building, we assemble two or three trucks every day, but the pace will increase depending on sales”. Several dozen vehicles have already been assembled, some of them have been handed over to manufacturers of special equipment for the construction of installations.

Truck sales will start in the Moscow region, since it is the most capacious region, convenient in receiving feedback and providing spare parts, service, and support. According to Sergey Nazarenko, there are already customers waiting for the shipment of the first batch.

Exchange-traded green bonds of KAMAZ received the А​​+(RU) credit rating with stable outlook.

The А+(RU) rating, outlook stable, was assigned by ACRA Rating Agency. The objects of the rating are green bonds of the BO-P09 series.

The high demand for green bonds of KAMAZ PTC registered during the inactive period of the securities market testifies to the trust and confidence in the sustainable long-term development of KAMAZ. The assignment by the rating agency ACRA of such a high assessment as the A+(RU) rating with a stable outlook strengthens KAMAZ’s position in the production of environmentally friendly vehicles, which is in line with the global trends of building a future based on the principles of environmental sustainability.