Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run

Dutch students on Friday celebrated a successful trial in Kenya of what they say is the world’s first solar-powered ambulance, hoping to bring vital medical care to remote regions.

The futuristic yellow, black and white car — named ‘Stella Juva’ — is equipped with roof-mounted solar panels that power the engine.

It also carries testing kits for tuberculosis, cooled storage for vaccines, X-ray machines, and an ultrasound scanner.

…