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This another Rosatom EV project that was shown recently. some advanced composite materials are used that reduced weight of 42kwh battery vehicle to 1000kg with 337km range on Russian cycle. Auto designed for Russian market has high ground clearance and SUV like profile and tested to extreme weather and rough surface with special tires. so the range achieved in Russia is not same.
84kwh battery 670km range. this will be breakthrough if the they can bring weight of EV to ICE vehicles with same price. pointed weight of EVs are destroying infrastructure (60% greater weight) and i think one of New York city multi story parking collapsed.
This small site final assembly. this is that automation that few thousand vehicles can still make the plant competitive and distribute manufacturing. Its more efficient to transport batteries than whole vehicle on truck carrier.

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Project Description​

Design projects for an electric last-mile delivery van and an urban crossover based on a universal composite electric vehicle platform developed by the Composite Division of Rosatom State Corporation.

Technological innovation​

The project is based on a unique universal composite electric vehicle platform developed by the Composite Division of Rosatom State Corporation. The main load-bearing element of the platform is a composite backbone profile produced using pultrusion technology, which also serves as the traction battery housing. The length of the backbone profile regulates the wheelbase of the vehicle. The chassis consists of front and rear modules consisting of identical elements: a unified subframe (front/rear); a unified steering knuckle (for each of the 4 wheels); a unified suspension arm (for each of the 4 wheels); The body is a polymer structural sandwich, providing strength at low weight, as well as heat and noise insulation. It does not require painting, as it is painted in bulk. It is produced in a single technological cycle using rotational molding. Thanks to unification, it is possible to implement a front-engine, rear-engine, or dual-engine configuration. A serial hybrid configuration is also possible. Original design solutions are designed to significantly reduce development and production costs, eliminating the need for welding, stamping, or painting, and significantly reducing the number of components due to standardization. The use of composites, polymers, and a backbone load-bearing system, as well as a reduced number of components, significantly reduces the overall weight of the structure, resulting in competitive performance with a smaller battery. Reducing the battery size significantly reduces the vehicle's price, as the battery accounts for up to 60% of the cost. The technology does not require extensive production infrastructure, allowing it to be manufactured at small sites. The target localization level is over 90%. Up to 60% of the components are sourced from Rosatom State Corporation enterprises, including the battery, composites, control electronics, and others.

Focus on the global market​

The project's technology and products have enormous potential for expansion into foreign markets, as they possess unique competitive advantages, such as a price comparable to internal combustion engine-powered vehicles with all the advantages of an electric vehicle, a wide range of products thanks to a comprehensive model lineup, and a unique, futuristic design.

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The first electric vehicles in the Voight family: Russian composites, batteries, platform, and control system​

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The world's most powerful car batteries have been developed in Moscow.​

In addition, they are tens of times more durable than conventional batteries: for example, lead-acid batteries have a service life of about 300-500 cycles, while titanate batteries have a service life of up to 20,000 cycles , or about 25-30 years of operation.

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July 9, 2026, 4:11 PM Yulia Konovalova

NAMI unveiled a 299-horsepower engine to replace imported engines. What is known about the new model?​

Design features​

One of the key components is the closed-type cylinder block cooling jacket. This solution ensures:

• maximum block rigidity;
• improved sealing of the gas joint;
• more stable operation under high loads.

This is especially important for high-power-to-weight ratio engines that operate in turbocharged modes.

Where will it be applied?​

The motor is designed for:

• premium and mass-market passenger cars;
• light commercial vehicles;
• serial hybrid power plants (as a generator).

This means that the NAMI-414320 could become the basis for future Aurus models, as well as for other Russian brands looking for a replacement for imported engines.

This Lada and heavy vehicles are famous for CNG powered vehicles. in addition naturally aspirated engines can deal with any kind of fuel unlike high compression turbos.

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Novak noted the growing demand for gas-powered vehicles​

Both of these video from Industrial exhibition with Indonesia as guest country. just by looking at Russia can manufacture Autos at low cost with own science. The most complex science is in tire and glass technology. Glass has to meet insulation and safety of heavier vehicles. developing ICE engines and transmission not big deal. 10 years development reduced to 2 years. one of the video finish with UAE culture.

Russia science will accelerate.

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Construction of the SKIF mega-installation, one of Russia's most significant scientific projects, has been completed in the Novosibirsk Region. It is the country's first and the world's most powerful 4+ generation synchrotron radiation source.

This is essentially creating continental Land Power. to free it from shipping. Belarus is extension of Russian science and there could be large scale of movement of people

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A meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs with the UAE delegation was held at the ANT-LOGISTICS Logistics Complex on the sidelines of Innoprom.​

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A trading house between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan was opened in the Tyumen region.​

The Tyumen Region has become an official participant in the Airitom Free Economic Zone, located at the junction of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. The regional office has opened a trading house there. This was announced by Vladimir Dolgushin, Vice President of the Tyumen Region's Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

According to Dolgushin, this event opens up numerous opportunities for Russian companies: the ability to export goods from any region of Russia to Afghanistan, the creation of transparent financial relations with Afghan partners, and effective multimodal logistics, including road, rail, and river transport along the Amu Darya River.

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Delegations from Uzbekistan continue to become familiar with the industrial and economic potential of the Gomel region.​

Sergei Yarets, Chairman of the Zhlobin district, explained that the high-tech complex was built in response to the President of Belarus's instructions to extensively upgrade dairy herds to modern conditions and is designed to accommodate 750–760 head of dairy cattle. The site includes two cowsheds, a milking and dairy unit, a shed for keeping calves, feed storage facilities, and a utility block.

The guests were particularly interested in the technological principle implemented here—a closed-loop production cycle with the maximum elimination of human error. All processes (animal care and monitoring) are managed by specialized software.

The delegation visited the agrotown of Bobovka, where large-scale construction of another next-generation dairy farm is underway.

In Zhlobin, the guests also visited a garment factory and a local meat processing plant.

 

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The speed of training for new graduates.

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SMZ and RGTU MIREA trained 11 engineers for rare earth production​

The training was divided into two stages: first, the students completed a full-time course in Moscow (10 months), and then wrote their theses on-the-job, a period of one year and two months. During this time, the company paid the future specialists a monthly stipend and fully reimbursed their travel and accommodation expenses in the capital. The defense of the final qualifying theses took place in Moscow, at the site of JSC Rosatom Nedra (the management company of the Mining Division of the Rosatom State Corporation).
Addressing the graduates, Vladimir Verkhovtsev, Head of the Mining Division, emphasized: "We are faced with a national task: creating a full-cycle production of rare-earth metals in Russia. The specific projects and technologies you developed during your studies are aimed at advancing the domestic rare-earth metals industry and will undoubtedly form the basis for new production solutions."

more budget in this direction if they needed.

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade will finance the creation of 13 industrial robotics centers in 2026.​

"Industrial robotics development centers are one of the main support mechanisms [for the regions]. <...> This year, we plan to additionally fund 13 centers, bringing our total to 20. <...> [The mechanism] will allow us to attract more robotics supporters to the regions," he said. A presentation accompanying his report indicates that 10 more such centers will open in 2027.

A total of 10 billion rubles will be allocated for support measures related to robotics development by the end of the year, with 11 billion allocated in 2027 and 23 billion in 2028. "This budget is not fixed; it is constantly being adjusted, and if the industry's needs increase, we are prepared to increase it in this area," Piven noted.

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Russia's quantum leap: Scientists have created a source of "compressed" light, which only a few people in the world possess.​

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July 9, 2026, 12:43 PM|

HiTech and the Robotics Corporation will create robotics entirely using Russian hardware.​

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Kamaz wants to enter the market with its own anthropomorphic robots.​

KAMAZ Technical Director Witold Komorowski noted that this could happen by the end of 2026 or in 2027.

seems they want to try new robotic science on consumer electronics and it make sense to experiment on production before this science is distributed to rest of the world.

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These are the irons​

Russia plans to create a new household appliances plant​

Regiontransneft clarifies that they will be building a new facility rather than using existing production facilities. The first phase, which will assemble semi-knocked-down household appliances under the RTN brand, is planned to launch by the end of 2026. They say they plan to produce televisions, refrigerators, irons, air conditioners, kettles, tablets, smartwatches, all-in-one PCs, smartphones, lamps, batteries, and more—a total of about 40 different categories of electronics and household appliances.

1600 Km range per tank. 30% cheaper than Diesel. 44 tons train. They are not depended on refineries. Russia is leader in this CNG and LNG tech. these things are getting importance due to Ukraine logistics.

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The KAMAZ 54901-MA LNG-powered truck is a K5 tractor with low ownership costs and improved environmental performance.​

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A compact AI computer for autonomous robotics has been created in Russia.​

As reported by

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, Aerospace Antenna Systems has developed the first Russian microcomputer that combines the functions of an artificial intelligence computing module and a flight controller. The new product is designed for unmanned aerial vehicles, ground robots, and other autonomous devices that require rapid data processing without transmitting data to external servers.

They still want to hire over 300K people for Rosatom and its already 2026. How much science they are implementing considering Robotics advancements.

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RBC TV South: Rosatom intends to attract 327,000 new employees by 2030.​

RBC TV South broadcast on January 17: interview with Andrey Timonov, head of the communications department of the Rosatom state corporation

• "We're happy to hire young people, graduates, for both internships and jobs—and not just graduates, but also students from journalism departments and departments that train marketers. (…) They're a great generation. We already have several young people working alongside us, and I get incredible pleasure from knowing they give me something I don't have. And, of course, they translate what I say for the younger generation. (…) The entire Rosatom State Corporation needs to hire 327,000 people by 2030."

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Rosatom does not rule out an ambitious scenario for increasing cargo traffic along the Northern Sea Route to over 100 million tons by 2030.​

This Nickel processing is old tech.

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An Indonesian minister has proposed a joint electric vehicle production project with Russia.​

EKATERINBURG, July 6 – RIA Novosti. Indonesia has proposed to Russia to discuss cooperation in organizing the joint production of electric vehicles using Indonesia's abundant nickel reserves for battery production, Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita told RIA Novosti at the Innoprom international industrial exhibition.
"Agreements have already been reached on shipbuilding and the relevant documents have been signed. Agreements on cooperation in the maritime sector have also been signed," he emphasized.
The Innoprom International Industrial Exhibition is taking place in Yekaterinburg from July 6 to 9. For the first time, Indonesia is the exhibition's partner country.

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Moskvich 3e: Russian battery and reduced price​

An updated price list for the Moskvich 3e has appeared on the automaker's official website. According to it, the electric car now features a new 66 kWh lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery, replacing the previous 65.7 kWh lithium-nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) battery. However, the battery's ampere-hour capacity has decreased slightly: from 187 to 180 Ah. The claimed WLTP range has decreased from 410 to 397 km. The new battery for the Moskvich 3e was manufactured by Renera, a division of the Rosatom State Corporation.

This GAZ groups first time showing EV platform for commercial vehicles.
it loadbearing frame. all others modified for enhance offroad. you can observe small rim size with oversize rubber. deep snow, sand traction, tight turning radius, snorkel only advance weight management can solve the load problem with small dia tires. electric winch.

 

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This tweets are from Gulf Royal perspective about Sochi and highly likely the cities with greater soft power will surpass them. Just think what they built decades ago and what they are building to replicate Gulf Royal emirates. this whole point of North-South corridor. People moving from North to South.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2076305541270262011

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2076264966982685088

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Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran will reduce transit rates on the western route of the International North-South Transport Corridor.​

To be built.

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SHUSHA, Azerbaijan, July 13. Relations between Azerbaijan and Russia have been fully normalized, said President Ilham Aliyev during a

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with participants of the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum.

"I would like to reiterate that we value our relations with Russia. We have also taken note of the statements made by Russian officials, including President Putin, that relations between our countries are developing very positively. You mentioned the difficulties. Yes, we all know about them. But what is important is that this period is now behind us. I would say that our relations have been fully normalized.

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Seven railcars of Russian wheat to transit Azerbaijan en route to Armenia​

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Russian Railways has introduced a discount on grain transportation along the North-South route.​