Tuk-Tuk Maker Eyes Cambodian Market

29 March 2013
The Phnom Penh Post
Economy and commerce / Imports / Investment / Trade
Asian Development Bank (ADB) / carbon emissions / fuel costs / Han Phirom / Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association / Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association president Vorn Pao / Indian aid / Japanese aid / Kota Kandori / Philippine Government / Terra Motors Corporation / Terra Motors Corporation general managerKota Kandori / The Philippines / transport / tuk-tuks / Vorn Pao

Japan-based Terra Motors Corporation viewed Cambodia as a potential market for its electric tuk-tuk, the company’s general manager of overseas sales said yesterday. “We’re thinking of entering the Cambodian market as well. But at this moment, there are no concrete plans. [We] just hope to enter,” Kota Kandori told the Post. … According to Kandori, Terra Motors is thinking of selling the electric trike for about $3,000. … Vorn Pao, president of the Independent Democracy of Informal Economy Association, said that at $3,000 a unit, he was doubtful that Cambodian tuk-tuk drivers would be able to afford the high-tech tricycle. …

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