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Tuk Tuk coming to American roads near you?
www.autobloggreen.com ^ | 05/13/2008 | Staff

Posted on 05/13/2008 5:29:47 AM PDT by Red Badger

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. This replaces the original two-stroker from which the vehicle received its funny-sounding name. TTNA also reports that its vehicles are available with both automatic and manual transmissions. Interestingly, the options page of the TTNA site shows an LPG kit which would convert the engine to run on dual fuels -- both liquefied petroleum and gasoline.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: auto; motorcycle
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To: alloysteel

I had a chrysler in 52, what a piece of junk never buy another chrysler as long as I live. We have all heard this about some other product. BUT do you think Chrysler has improved over the years ??? Has technology improved over the years ???
The USA version of the Tuk Tuk is unlike any other. It is designed for road stability.


61 posted on 05/29/2008 6:13:30 AM PDT by tuktukme
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To: Red Badger

Buy American, buy a Cushman.


62 posted on 05/29/2008 6:23:33 AM PDT by Eye of Unk (The world WILL be cleaner, safer and more productive without Islam.)
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To: tuktukme
had a chrysler in 52, what a piece of junk never buy another chrysler as long as I live.

Interstingly, I bought my son a Dodge (Chrysler product) pickup truck. Underneath the Mopar badges was a Mitsubishi.

63 posted on 05/29/2008 6:24:46 AM PDT by tacticalogic ("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
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To: Eye of Unk

They still in business?.........


64 posted on 05/29/2008 6:39:51 AM PDT by Red Badger (NOBODY MOVE!!!!.......I dropped me brain............................)
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To: tuktukme

“The America version of the Tuk Tuk is equal to a 1/2 ton truck. SIZE - well all I can say is please visit the website.”

Thanks for the info. I made my post on May 13th. So, I was sort of surprised to receive your response over two weeks after. But, I will indeed visit your website. As the owner of Chevy Silverado 1500 crewcab, I am curious about your comment “equal to a 1/2 ton truck”. During the oil embargo of the 70’s and early 80’s I rode a motorcycle to and from work and for running errands, etc. I am considering purchasing a motorcycle to do the same again. But, now that I am old I am not as receptive to the notion of being exposed to the elements as I was thirty years ago...


65 posted on 05/29/2008 6:40:36 AM PDT by snoringbear ('Just so to get the terminology correct; it goes like this; the federal government is the Pimp, the)
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To: tuktukme

I appreciate your coming on here to answer all these questions. Thank you. Seems it could have some potential.


66 posted on 05/29/2008 6:46:12 AM PDT by old and tired
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To: tuktukme

How many seconds does it take for the Tuk Tuk go from 0 to 40 mph? If it’s fairly decent, it could see a lot of use in first ring suburbs where that’s generally the top speed.


67 posted on 05/29/2008 6:50:27 AM PDT by old and tired
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To: Red Badger

Cushman is STILL in business.

A number of the small utility vehicles used by Disney World in Orlando, FL, are four-wheeled Cushmans. They have a full complement of lights, and ample seating for operator, but are considered not road-worthy because they lack a number of mandated safety features.

John Deere builds the Gator utility vehicle, which if ever ruled roadworthy, would be the modern equivalent of the post-WWII Jeeps. There are a number of other manufacturers of similar utility vehicles, most of them of Asiatic origin.


68 posted on 05/29/2008 7:42:16 AM PDT by alloysteel (The Obamajesty exerting its Obamagic. What nirvana, what bliss!)
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To: tuktukme; martin_fierro; lesser_satan; BJClinton; rattrap; al baby; EveningStar
Unlike the Tata.

Yeah, but who doesn't love the TaTas?

69 posted on 05/29/2008 8:32:57 AM PDT by JRios1968 ("If you go over a cliff with all flags flying, you are still going over a cliff"--Ronald Reagan)
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