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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 ...

Meet the soleckshaw, the solar-powered rickshaws running in Delhi Jeremy Korzeniewski

The pedal-powered rickshaw is a time-honored method of getting around in many countries where not every citizen has the means to drive a car. Of course, time marches on, and the classic rickshaws are ...

It's Friday: new rickshaw brings pedal-power to the MINI Xavier Navarro

Click on picture for high-res image If you hadn't noticed, the Olympic Games in Beijing are being celebrated these days. MINI decided that it was a good opportunity to mix Chinese traditions with ...

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 ...

VIDEO: Nepal sees an influx of electric rickshaws 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The term "rickshaw" covers a wide variety of vehicles around the world but in Nepal it usually refers to the three-wheeler you see pictured above. They used to create clouds of pollution in the capitol, Kathmandu, but the Vikram Tempo rickshaw, the fossil fuel burning version of this conveyance, ...

Tuk Tuk coming to American roads near you? 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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 of Thailand. Tuk Tuk North America (TTNA) reports that its vehicles are currently undergoing EPA and ...

Bajaj 3-Wheeler is now off the U.S. market 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

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 the states. Kolvites cites the manual transmission as one major reason as to why the 3-wheelers ...

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 ...

A million happy tuk tuk hybrids 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

The tuk tuk, or auto rickshaw, is a common means of transportation in the crowded cities of India as well as many other Southeast Asian countries. They are a great transportation solution and a huge source of employment, but because they are mostly powered by smoky 2 stroke engines, they are also a ...

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 ...

Bajaj auto-rickshaws to get fuel injectors for LGP, CNG models 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

As energy needs increase in India, the country is becoming more conscious of harmful emissions. Bajaj Auto recently announced that Orbital will supply fuel injectors for the company's auto-rickshaws that run on LPG and CNG. The two companies were already working together on gas models. The Indian ...


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