Cuba Shifts to EVs Amid U.S.-Driven Fuel Shortage; Rationing Plan Looms

Cuba is accelerating adoption of electric vehicles as the U.S.-led fuel blockade deepens, exacerbating a severe shortage. The Trump administration designated Cuba an "unusual and extraordinary threat," prompting tighter restrictions on oil exports. In Havana's Alamar neighborhood, state-run electric tricycles provide the primary transport option where fuel is rationed and unavailable. The government unveiled a plan last week to implement broader fuel rationing and protect essential services. The transition to renewable energy and electric mobility is described as critical to maintaining economic functionality and mobility across the island.