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As US tries to starve Cuba, solar electric garbage trikes offer a lifeline

Cuba is struggling with a US-imposed blockade on fuel shipments, which has led to many crises, including a breakdown in garbage collection in Havana.

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Cuba is struggling with a US-imposed blockade on fuel shipments, which has led to many crises, including a breakdown in garbage collection in Havana. But a startup is stepping up to collect garbage in one neighborhood, using electric three-wheeled vehicles powered by solar.

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