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Japan's Solar-Powered 3Ruota Trike Clears European Type Approval Ahead of 2027 Launch

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EV Genesis of Japan has developed the 3Ruota, a solar-assisted three-wheeled electric mobility vehicle, and it has now cleared European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), clearing the path for a 2027 market entry. It comes with a 50km-range Type S or 180km-range Type L battery, tops out at 50 km/h, weighs about 206 kg, and uses motorcycle-style handlebar steering with one wheel up front and two at the rear.

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Ao Azuma

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Looking at this through numbers rather than emotion, constant solar top-up plus a 50 km/h top speed clearly signals a city-commuting design philosophy. From a battery standpoint, the 180km Type L should be plenty practical within a normal commute radius. The one-front, two-rear layout is also a realistic choice for balancing electrification with stability.