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Lukashenko promises scientists major rewards for electric transport battery project

MINSK, 14 November (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has promised Belarusian scientists "an incredible amount of money" if they can develop an efficient domestic battery for electric vehicles. He made the statement at a meeting to discuss the performance of the Belarusian NPP, rising electricity consumption, and proposals for building new nuclear capacities, BelTA has learned.

“Electric vehicles are already attracting widespread attention: it is a rapidly growing market. Developing the economy requires reliable electric power, without which progress is impossible. Belarus is both a machine‑building and agricultural country, and we can practically transition transport across all sectors, from agriculture to nationwide use, to electricity.,” the president said.

He recalled that the head of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus had pledged to develop a domestic electric battery. If successful, this would eliminate the need for importing such components from other countries.

“That would be a breakthrough. Let's give our scientists a chance to show their skills. You will receive an incredible amount of money for this project. Moreover, this is not something completely new,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.

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