Scientists from Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) created a durable and compact radiator for lithium-ion batteries, which in the future can be used to power electric vehicles. When creating the radiator, aluminium alloys were used and the technology of friction stir welding was applied, RIA News reports. As the engineer of the
Batteries Receiving Boxes Appeared in Kazan Stores
The “Pyaterochka” retail chain has installed containers to receive used batteries, KazanFirst reports. Special boxes have appeared in 27 stores of the chain, where citizens can hand over used batteries for recycling. It is specified that collected batteries will be sent to the plant of the ‘Megapolisresurs’ group of companies for recycling. This enterprise is
Russian Scientists Created Import-Substituting Power Supplies Prototypes
Specialists of the Academician Bochvar High-Technology Research Institute of Inorganic Materials which is a part of the Rosatom State Corporation, have created prototypes of import-substituting power supplies for space and aviation, VM.ru reports with reference to the publication of ‘Strana Rosatom’. It is stated that there are no analogues of this development on the Russian
Over 200 kg Batteries Were Given for Recycling by Residents of Samara Region
In the Samara region, the regional operator LLC EcoStroyResurs began to collect used batteries for recycling. Special containers were installed at the request of various budgetary institutions, administrations of districts and municipalities, as well as commercial organizations, reports EcoStroyResurs. In Samara, used batteries can be handed over to the head office of the eco-builder EcoStroyResurs
First Charging Station for Electric Cars Launched in Novosibirsk
Novosibirsk owners of electric vehicles will be able to replenish the supply of batteries not only from home outlets but also at special charging stations. The first station was opened on December 17, in the centre of Novosibirsk. Now there are about 300 electric vehicles in the city. Few people decide to buy such cars