North Korea is using a bus powered by solar panels in the city of Nampho, according to a broadcast from Korean Central Television (KCTV) today, seen by Yonhap News Agency.

The report claims the bus is equipped with 32, 100 watt solar panels, a 95kg electric motor and is capable of travelling at 40 kilometers per hour with up 140 people on board.

The report however did not mention if the bus was fully powered by the solar panels on the roof, or if it has to be plugged into a charging station, with the solar panels topping up the