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These nifty hybrid electric/pedal-powered taxis have sprung up on the streets of Fukuoka recently. Modern versions of the rickshaw, or in Japanese “jinrikisha” (“man-powered vehicle”), these cars are designed to show up the city’s ecological side.
Natural-gas-powered buses seem to be all the rage with the local bus company, Nishitetsu Bus (Japanese site), which has also invested recently in an expensive new GPS system. This lets you track approaching buses using your cellphone, to find out exactly how late the next bus will be…
