Introducing the Elf

Living on Earth
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ELF stands for Electric, Light and Fun. And as Living on Earth’s Helen Palmer reports, the ELF is a new invention, a solar and human powered covered tricycle that might just help create a commuting revolution, and combat climate change as well.

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