Nissan has unveiled the first zero-emission electric ice cream van in the UK, which will use twitter to broadcast its location in order to entice customers instead of playing traditional jingles.

The new design is powered by a mixture of solar energy and second-life battery storage as the manufacturer looks to offset the amount of carbon emissions produced by its vehicles currently in use.

The equipment in the van will be powered by the Nissan Energy Roam system, a portable power pack comprised of used lithium batteries from first-generation Nissan electric cars.

This pack gathers energy from a solar panel on the roof of the van and can be recharged via a mains supply to power the on-board drinks fridge, freezer drawer and soft-serve machine.

Instead of relying on an idling diesel engine, its motor will be driven on a 40kwh battery that allows the van to reach a 124-mile driving range between charges.

Unlike traditional ice cream vendors, customers will be served from a hatch outside of the vehicle and will be enticed to buy the treats by a tweet detailing the van’s precise location.