Santiago's Mayor, Carolina Toha, drives the electric vehicle "Vilti", manufactured by La Ruta Solar ONG and Chile's University, during its presentation for 2013 Desafio Cero competition, in Santiago, capital of Chile, on Sept. 24, 2013. Vilti, which means falcon in Kunza (Atacameno) language, is impelled by electrical energy and human traction, reaching a maximum speed of 50 km per hour, and it counts with an autonomy of 20 km just using electric energy. The La Ruta Solar ONG, launched the activities of the electric vehicles competence "Desafio Cero 2013" on Tuesday, aiming to develop urban transport alternatives. The competence will be held from October 4 to 6 in Farellones, Valparaiso, Santiago, (Xinhua/Jorge Villegas) |