Emerging Asia's jeepney buses and tuk-tuks go green

Japanese companies offer vehicles to help address air pollution in major cities

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Jeepneys are known for their flamboyant colors and black exhaust, a major source of pollution in Philippine cities. © Reuters

JUN ENDO and AKIRA HAYAKAWA, Nikkei staff writers

MANILA/MUMBAI -- The face of transportation in Asia's biggest cities -- jeepneys, tuk-tuks and auto rickshaws -- are getting a makeover as the region electrifies these unique vehicles in a push to reduce pollution.

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