MINSK, Jan 26 (BelTA/APP): Vladimir Karanik, Chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, spoke to the Belarus 1 TV channel about the work of Belarusian scientists in creating electric vehicles and the future of biotechnology research.
Asked when a Belarusian electric car prototype would be ready, Vladimir Karanik pointed out: “We actually have a prototype. However, the initial aim of the scientific program was focused on building the component supply chain for electric transport.”
“The goal was to prepare a domestic component base for our manufacturers: electric motors, gearboxes, inverters. As for the task of building an entire car, perhaps we slightly overestimated our capabilities. We did not fully realize that a passenger car involves so many safety systems, multimedia, and a structural frame. Unfortunately, an attempt to integrate our developments directly into a former gasoline car did not yield a good consumer result,” the chairman of the NASB Presidium said.
Vladimir Karanik stressed that domestic electric vehicles will not go unclaimed: “These are special-purpose vehicles, utility equipment. For example, an electric excursion bus for the Botanical Garden, which is currently being designed and will be manufactured. Warehouse electric transport, electric cars for airports. We have found our niche.”
“A domestic electric car exists – BELGEE produces it. It’s a very good model with excellent consumer qualities, I can say as a user with experience. Our task now is to use our expertise to increase the percentage of localization in domestic developments, rather than building a car from scratch,” he said.
The chairman of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus also shared that Belarusian scientists are actively working in the field of biotechnology. “This is a very diverse field, covering medicine, agriculture, and the food industry. We strive to have our own developments in all these areas, both for practical applications (improving the efficiency of technological processes at enterprises across various sectors) and advancing new approaches to treating socially significant diseases (diabetes, cancer), as well as helping food industry professionals delight citizens with new products and flavors. The most important thing is that it is always safe and eco-friendly,” Vladimir Karanik concluded