# Cuba’s Electric Tricycles Take Over | Irvine News

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Published: 2026-07-11T00:28:44+00:00
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Cuba’s streets are transforming as classic American cars vanish, replaced by sleek Chinese-made electric tricycles—many solar-powered—to navigate fuel shortages and power outages. Priced at $2,000–$4,000, they’re bought with sold-out cars or sent from abroad, now hauling goods and replacing buses. These rugged, essential machines are reshaping daily life, proving vital in a nation where electricity flickers and the economy strains. Brands like Zonsen and Jinpeng, often assembled locally, are becoming the new heartbeat of Cuban mobility. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b37fa4d0e5093a33

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