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Cuba’s Electric Tricycles Rise | Global News
- Published
- July 11, 2026
- Duration
- 2:02
- Summary source
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- Last updated
- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
Cuba’s streets are transforming as vintage cars vanish, replaced by electric tricycles—mostly Chinese imports—that now power daily commutes, deliveries, and even garbage collection. Facing a crippling fuel crisis and blackouts, Cubans have turned to these rugged, solar-paneled tricycles as their lifeline, often financing them through family remittances or…
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Cuba’s streets are transforming as vintage cars vanish, replaced by electric tricycles—mostly Chinese imports—that now power daily commutes, deliveries, and even garbage collection. Facing a crippling fuel crisis and blackouts, Cubans have turned to these rugged, solar-paneled tricycles as their lifeline, often financing them through family remittances or selling old cars. Brands like Zonsen and Jinpeng are becoming staples, with some even locally assembled. More than a trend, these three-wheele
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