A Brazilian Take on Solutions to Traffic and Climate Change
Americas Now • 9m 9s
They're sophisticated, electric-assisted tricycle taxis. They're manufactured in Shanghai and assembled in Brazil. Many believe they're exactly what Rio de Janeiro hopes will help its commitment to eliminate fossil fuels by 2050. Lucrecia Franco has more on the trikes that are providing employment and bringing enjoyment to tourists in Brazil.
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