Japanese electric car manufacturer HW Electro presented the Puzzle van during a press conference in New York. The main feature of the car is the solar battery, which powers the car’s engine.
According to Extremetech, the startup plans to enter the US market in 2025. Puzzle is smaller than most vans used in the US, measuring just 3.4 meters long.
The angular contours of the body in combination with the silver color give the car a futuristic look, and the large round headlights give it an anthropomorphic look.
Photo: HW Electro
The electric car is equipped with only two seats, behind which there is space for cargo. The company expects its main customers to be manufacturing companies interested in protecting the environment.
HW Electro designed the Puzzle with disaster relief in Japan in mind, so the exterior of the vehicle includes electrical outlets, USB ports, and an emergency kit that includes a first aid kit and a crowbar.
Three photovoltaic panels are integrated into the roof of the van, allowing solar energy to be used to run the engine.
Photo: HW Electro
At the same time, the manufacturer has not yet explained how the energy collected by solar panels is stored and whether it is possible to charge the battery from charging stations, for example, when it is cloudy.
Furthermore, HW Electro has not yet revealed the retail price of said van. For comparison, prices for other Elemo series vans start at 2.7 million yen ($18,000).
Author:
Akhmed Sadulayev
Source: RB
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