news El Financiero 2026-07-11

Electric Tricycles Replace Cars in Cuba Amid Fuel Shortages, Adapted with Solar Panels

Cuba is seeing a surge in electric tricycles, many from China, as a primary mode of public transport due to severe fuel shortages caused by US sanctions. Owners are increasingly adding solar panels for charging, making them a vital, resilient solution.

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