Sun takes Ki-moon to work
Published: 13 September, 2008, 06:30
Edited: 11 September, 2009, 13:47
The head of the United Nations had a zero-emissions commute to work on Friday morning, by taking a solar-powered cab to the U.N. headquarters in New York.
Ban Ki-moon pulled up outside the U.N. headquarters in the unusual looking two-seater. Louis Palmer, the Solartaxi's inventor, was in the driving seat.
The Solartaxi, built in Switzerland, is on a promotional tour around the world to raise awareness of climate change.
The UN Secretary-General said the ride was “fantastic”, adding that the Solartaxi sends a good message to those looking for creative and practical solutions to energy issues.
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