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It’s one of the distinctive sounds of South East Asia – but soon the noise of the ‘tuk-tuk’ might be gone
Asia’s ubiquitous three-wheeled tuk-tuks add hugely to the smog and noise of the continent’s megacities. Now, battery-powered versions promise a cleaner, quieter future – and to transform economies.
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What happenedAsia’s ubiquitous three-wheeled tuk-tuks add hugely to the smog and noise of the continent’s megacities. Now, battery-powered versions promise a cleaner, quieter future – and to transform economies.
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Left / center-leftIt’s one of the distinctive sounds of South East Asia – but soon the noise of the ‘tuk-tuk’ might be gone
The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report
CenterIt’s one of the distinctive sounds of South East Asia – but soon the noise of the ‘tuk-tuk’ might be gone
The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report
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It’s one of the distinctive sounds of South East Asia – but soon the noise of the ‘tuk-tuk’ might be gone
Asia’s ubiquitous three-wheeled tuk-tuks add hugely to the smog and noise of the continent’s megacities. Now, battery-powered versions promise a cleaner, quieter future – and to transform e...
It’s one of the distinctive sounds of South East Asia – but soon the noise of the ‘tuk-tuk’ might be gone
Asia’s ubiquitous three-wheeled tuk-tuks add hugely to the smog and noise of the continent’s megacities. Now, battery-powered versions promise a cleaner, quieter future – and to transform e...