Chennai, Oct. 7 -- A car with advanced automobile technology is old news. Now, a car with atomic technologies will soon be plying on Russian roads.
And aptly, it is named Atom.
No, Atom is not powered by any nuclear reactors. But its key components, like electric drives, motors, batteries, and others, are developed by Russia's integrated atomic power major, Rosatom State Corporation.
The Atom car is expected to go into mass production in Russia soon at the Moskvich factory in Moscow.
Addressing international and domestic media at the recently concluded World Atomic Week held in Moscow - commemorating the 80th anniversary of atomic power in Russia - Kirill Komarov, First Deputy Director General - Director for Development and Internationa...