Solar Powered Motorbike Made In Afghanistan

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Afghan engineer Mustafa Mohammadi manufactured a solar-powered motorbike that doesn't pollute the environment and has a pedal system that recharges the battery even on cloudy days. According to Mustafa, it took him almost one and a half months and approximately USD $1548 to put together this three-wheeled motorbike using salvaged car and motorcycle parts.



The result of all this work is Photon, a two-person vehicle, powered by 60-volt batteries connected to a solar panel installed on the roof top. The motorbike can go at a top speed of 40 kilometers per hour on fully charged batteries.

The government of Afghanistan is yet to legalize this one-of-a-kind vehicle, so Mahammadi has no documents to put Photon to circulate legally throughout the city.