Atom Electric Vehicles to Roll on Wheels in Krasnoyarsk
In a groundbreaking collaboration, a renowned Krasnoyarsk company, partnering with the developers of the highly anticipated electric vehicle "Atoom," has designed cutting-edge aluminum wheels for Russia's first series-produced electric car. Aluminum production allows for an optimal balance of lightness and strength, essential in automotive engineering. This development is another example of the full cycle of aluminum repurposing in Krasnoyarsk, from production to application in high-tech goods.
The model discs were created in collaboration with SKAD (part of the RUSAL group) in conjunction with "Atoom" developers, announcing the release of the first purely Russian series-produced electric vehicle. In "Atoom," for instance, the design of the wheels was developed. "The A-Train" is set to be equipped with 6.5xR17 discs made from AlSi11Mg alloy. Cast discs help reduce stress on the chassis, making the ride smoother.
"At the outset, a challenging and complex issue of wheel development confronted the 'Atoom' team. We needed to find a balance between weight, reliability, cost, aesthetic appeal, and mass production feasibility," explained Evgeny Saprykin, deputy head of the chassis department at "Atoom." Coordinated efforts with our colleagues at SKAD, who have extensive experience with low-pressure casting, have enabled us to tackle these problems head-on. Extensive simulations, including those demonstrating how liquid aluminum under low pressure fills die cast molds, were performed. Needless to say, we didn't overlook factors like temperature and stress zones on the wheel. Every detail was accounted for, which explains the positive results seen across all testing types," continued Saprykin.
SKAD is known for providing discs to Russian and CIS car manufacturers for over 20 years.
"Of course, we couldn't refuse the chance to collaborate with 'Atoom.' We view this project as a significant milestone in the history of the domestic automobile industry. Our experts tackled the incredibly complex task of creating wheels with a unique design while meeting client requirements for durability and lightness," shared Ruslan Kozhnikovsky, head of SKAD's sales department.
Krasnoyarsk thus adds its chapter to the creation of an innovative Russian electric vehicle.
Let's take a moment to appreciate the comprehensive chain of aluminum processing in Krasnoyarsk. From primary products discharged by KrAZ, various items are manufactured, ranging from aluminum cans to bridges spanning the autobahn of Siberia's millionaire city.
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- The collaboration between a Krasnoyarsk company and the developers of the electric vehicle "Atoom" led to the design of aluminum wheels, a crucial component for Russia's first series-produced electric car.
- The designers of "Atoom" worked closely with SKAD, part of the RUSAL group, to create the model discs for the electric vehicle.
- Evgeny Saprykin, deputy head of the chassis department at "Atoom," explained that the challenge was to find a balance between weight, reliability, cost, aesthetic appeal, and mass production feasibility in the wheel design.
- Ruslan Kozhnikovsky, head of SKAD's sales department, stated that the collaboration with "Atoom" was a significant milestone in the domestic automobile industry and highlighted the company's extensive experience in low-pressure casting.
- Krasnoyarsk's chapter in the creation of the innovative Russian electric vehicle, "Atoom," extends to its comprehensive chain of aluminum processing, from primary products to various items like aluminum cans and bridges.
