Renera LLC, a subsidiary of the TVEL Fuel Company and Rosatom's integrator for energy storage solutions, has organized the first electric kart race in Russia. MINI class race cars were equipped with lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Rosatom. The race was organized together among racers of 9-11 years old at the Izhorets karting track in Kolpino, Saint-Petersburg. Ten 10 kW electric karts equipped with Renera batteries participated in the competition. Compared to petrol-fueled cars, these karts are more dynamic and maneuverable on the race track. Unlike gasoline karts, electric ones have no exhaust - this solves the problem of air pollution and unwellness of young sportsmen, which is especially important for indoor karting circuits. The transition to electric vehicles opens up new opportunities for both rental karting and professional teams. "This kind of Russian-made equipment has become possible due to the rapid development of energy storage systems. This race has shown that there is a great potential for development of an environmentally friendly sport with growing popularity," commented Emin Askerov, Director General of Renera.
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