This news item is several months old, and I’ve already mentioned it on Twitter, but it warrants attention here, too. The tuk-tuk — Thailand’s signature auto-ricksaw — may be coming to America.
AutoBlogGreen: “Tuk Tuk coming to American roads near you?”
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 NHTSA testing for road-use approval, though its line of trikes is reportedly already for sale for off-road use. Available in a number of passenger, cargo and truck body styles, the Tuk Tuk comes equipped with either a 200cc or 650cc version of a newly-designed, liquid-cooled four-stroke powerplant.
You can find more info on the Tuk Tuk North America Inc. Web site.
(Via Passengers Only on Twitter.)