This afternoon, I was on my way to pick Charlotte up from school and had just crossed the sewage canal when the rear wheel of the electric moto suddenly started to slide. I pulled to the side of the road and the tire was flat. After calling Crystal and asking her to get Charlotte, I…
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Voltra Electric Motos
Last August I shared that MCC Cambodia was planning to purchase locally manufactured electric motos in a budget neutral by selling our old gasoline motos. The new electric are more affordable than gas motos and, additionally, being made in Cambodia do not have an import tax pushing the cost higher. So we were able to…
Voltra Matrix Test Drive
Last week Doungchann, our administrative assistant, and I went to test drive the Voltra Matrix. This is the first ‘made in Cambodia’ electric moto. If you’ve been to Phnom Penh, you know that the air and noise pollution are major problems. Cambodia is also consistently ranked as one of the top ten countries in the…
New Moto Driver
There’s a new moto driver in Phnom Penh! It’s Crystal! We had planned for me to teach her over Pchum Ben this year but – hopefully not a new tradition – I was sick again. But we took advantage of the quieter streets the last couple of weeks to begin practicing. She’s doing great! Her…
Moto Helmets for the Girls
While Crystal was in Phnom Penh she was advised to get moto helmets for the girls here and take them over. I did some research on options – looking for safety & breathability – and ordered the following. LS2 Youth Pink/Black/White 392J Flutter Helmet Typhoon White Pink Butterfly Youth Full Face Motorcycle Helmet Charlotte said that…