The boat, locally known as kayak, was designed by French-born Bangladeshi Yves Marre, who is also the managing director of Taratari Shipyard. "'Sunflower' is capable of running for three days nonstop on a single charge," he said, adding that they plan to introduce the new hybrid boat all across Bangladesh soon. He said the kayak has sailed across Bangladesh from its border with India to Hatiya Island in the Bay of Bengal. Shaikh Monowar Ahmad, Head of EV Project of Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd, briefed reporters about how the boat is powered using solar energy, new technology batteries, and its technical sustainability. They said the boat will open a new era of energy saving, energy efficiency and optimization of climate mitigation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2019 12:56 UTC