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
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 is called 'Lira'. AP Photo
The car was revealed outside the Ministry of Economy in downtown Beirut. EPA
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
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
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
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
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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Lebanese engineer unveils solar powered car - in pictures

Economic crisis drives Hisham Houssami to develop alternative energy vehicles

The National

July 09, 2023

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Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 247hp at 6,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm from 1,500-3,500rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km

Price: from Dh94,900

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Updated: July 09, 2023, 9:55 AM`
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