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Tuk Tuk USA gets DOT and EPA approval
Upon returning from a recent trip to Thailand, some friends of mine related experiences of what it's like to travel on somewhat primitive roads in somewhat primitive vehicles. Disconcerting at first, apparently, but totally acceptable after a few trips prove that it's (relatively) safe. The vehicles of choice in Thailand, along with a bunch of other far-away locales, are Tuk Tuks, three-wheeled machines that marry the front end of a scooter to the rear end of a passenger car. Soon, you'll be able to get one in America. We just got an email ... Read more →
Chicago 2009: TriFun debuts 42 mpg 3-wheel auto cycle Jeremy Korzeniewski
Almost a year ago, we took a brief look at the new line of 3-wheeled "auto cycles" from TriFun, and the 1/4 Ton EXT model made its debut here at the Chicago Auto Show. Because it features not ...
Piaggio builds the Pope a rickshaw Jeremy Korzeniewski
Photo: Times of India Over the years, the Pope has been driven around in quite a few different vehicles, which most people refer to as the 'Popemobile.' The last time the Pope visited the United ...
Tuk Tuk coming to American roads near you? Jeremy Korzeniewski
We recently reported on the unfortunate demise of the Bajaj 3-wheeler from the American market due to slow sales. Happily, a new brand of funky 3-wheelers is set to make its debut in the U.S. by way ...
Bajaj 3-Wheeler is now off the U.S. market Jeremy Korzeniewski
We recently had a short email exchange with the president of Bajaj USA, Al Kolvites, and we were informed that the 3-wheelers, known as rickshaws in some other countries, are no longer available in ...
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Trifun three-wheelers set to enter U.S. market 1 year ago on Autoblog Green
Currently, there are a few small manufacturers marketing in the small, three-wheeled vehicle segment. Obviously, ZAP comes to mind with their electric Xebra sedan and pickup truck. Bajaj sells small three-wheeled utility vehicles here as well. It looks like we can add Trifun to that list, as they ...
Piaggio launches a three and four-wheeled offensive, with diesel and CNG engines 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Usually when we mention Piaggio on these pages, it has to do with their popular line of scooters. This time, though, we are focusing on their three and four-wheeled line of utility vehicles. The popular Ape model and the rest of the three-wheeled variants that Piaggio offers in India are getting an ...
Can you imagine the streets of New York City filled with electric rickshaws? 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
Ah yes, the good old rickshaw. I have never seen one in actual use myself, but that's probably because I don't regularly leave the continental United States, where they are not a very popular choice, even in urban areas. But, I read that they are common in other parts of the world, and we have ...
Autorickshaw - people mover or race car? You decide. 2 years ago on Autoblog Green
I assume at least some of our readers are familiar with the Autorickshaw. They are a three-wheeled alternative means of transportation. If you don't know of them, here is a link to where you can buy one, even in the USA. Most of the vehicles are built in India, where they are in service as ...
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