Lebanese engineer unveils solar powered car - in pictures

Economic crisis drives Hisham Houssami to develop alternative energy vehicles

Lebanese engineer Hisham Houssami poses for a photo next to his locally-made car named 'Lira' during a ceremony to unveil the vehicle outside the Ministry of Economy in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 08 July 2023. According to Houssami, the car called 'Lira' is a Lebanese-made vehicle that is powered by fast-charge battery and solar panels and can travel about 150 miles. Due to the economic crisis which has led to an energy crisis, Lebanese people are looking more into solar energy to run home appliances and small businesses. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH

The car is called 'Lira'. AP Photo

The car was revealed outside the Ministry of Economy in downtown Beirut. EPA

Lebanese Minister of Economy and Trade Amin Salam attended the event. EPA

The car is powered by fast-charge battery and solar panels and can travel about 150 miles. AP Photo

Mr Houssami started the production of the car that is powered by electricity and solar energy amid the rising cost of fuel. Reuters

Due to the economic crisis which has led to an energy crisis, Lebanese people are looking more into solar energy to run home appliances and small businesses. EPA

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