MANILA, Philippines - The dry spell caused by the El Niño phenomenon may have threatened the Philippines' water and power supply, but it has certainly powered "SIKAT," the country's second solar car.

SIKAT came at the heels of SINAG, the Philippines' first solar car which recently completed the World Solar Challenge.

Powered by solar cells, this high-tech model looks nothing like a normal car. Aside from having a carbon fiber body, SIKAT is installed with electronic cameras which serve as side and rear view mirrors.

And unlike cars that emit smoke and cause pollution, solar cars such as SIKAT do not harm the environment.

It's fast, fierce, and environment-friendly. But unfortunately, solar cars do not come cheap.

SIKAT, for one, costs a whopping P5 million. And given its size, this is not the type of car to be used for long travels.

Still, the car is a great way to promote the use of renewable energy in the Philippines, and a good source of national pride. Report from Atom Araullo, ABS-CBN News