Emergence of Electric Three-wheelers 
 
 Over the past decade, there has been a rapid rise in the adoption of electric three-wheelers or electric tuk-tuks across many cities in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. These smaller electric vehicles are proving effective for last-mile connectivity and short-distance commutes in dense, urban areas. As battery technology improves and costs decline, more cities are transitioning their traditional gasoline or diesel tuk-tuk fleets to electric models. This helps reduce transportation emissions and fuel costs for drivers. 
 
 India Leading the Transition 
 
India has emerged as a global leader in transitioning to Global Electric Tuk-tuks. With over 20 million gasoline auto rickshaws plying on Indian roads, electrifying this large fleet can significantly reduce oil imports and air pollution. Several Indian state governments provide purchase subsidies for them to encourage drivers to switch. Manufacturers like Mahindra & Mahindra are mass producing affordable electric tuk-tuk models for the Indian market. It is estimated that electric three-wheelers could account for up to 50% of new vehicle sales in India by 2030. This would displace over 10 million gasoline vehicles, reducing both economic costs and health impacts.
 
 Bangkok Rolls Out Electric Fleets
 
 In Bangkok, city authorities are offering incentivized scrappage programs to replace the more than 200,000 LPG tuk-tuks with new electric models. The Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand aims to have electric vehicles constitute 30% of all new vehicle sales by 2030. This would equate to around 2 million electric vehicles on Thai roads within this decade. Leading tuk-tuk manufacturers such as DutyFree and Kemwel are now producing over 1000 electric tuk-tuks annually for the growing local market as well as exports across Southeast Asia. The lower operating costs of them also makes them attractive options for taxi operators in Bangkok and other major Thai cities.
 
 Popular Choice in East Africa 
 
 The arrival of electric tuk-tuks has been transforming transportation in urban centers across East Africa as well. Regulated by the BodaBoda Safety Association of Kenya, Nairobi now has over 500 electric tuk-tuks navigating the busy streets. These locally assembled vehicles provide safe, sustainable mobility for short rides within the city. Other East African nations like Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda have also seen an uptake in electric auto rickshaws imported from Asia. The lower fueling costs, minimal maintenance needs and lack of emissions give them a competitive edge over gasoline models that dominate Africa's informal transportation sector currently. This trend is expected to grow rapidly as charging infrastructure expands across cities.
 
 
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