Swiss adventurer starts world journey with solartaxi
(Reuters) Updated: 2007-07-09 20:57

Swiss adventurer Louis Palmer arrives with his solartaxi in Berlin
July 9, 2007. Palmer started for his 50,000 km (31,068.56 miles) journey around
the world in Lucerne, Switzerland. The solartaxi, which can travel at a maximum
speed of 90 km/h (55 mph) on its three wheels, is powered 100 percent by solar
energy obtained through the vehicle, which includes a trailer on the back with
solar cells. [Reuters]
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