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Juan Carlos Pino

Juan Carlos Pino, a Cuban mechanic, gains international attention for his innovative solution to fuel shortages by converting a Fiat to run on charcoal, symbolizing Cuban creativity.

Cuban Mechanic's Coal-Powered Car Innovation Gains International Attention
Cuban Mechanic's Coal-Powered Car Innovation Gains International Attention

Published on 3/19/2026

Cuban Innovation: Turning Coal into Fuel for a Fiat
Cuban Innovation: Turning Coal into Fuel for a Fiat

Published on 3/8/2026

Cuban Creativity in Crisis: Adapting a Fiat to Run on Charcoal Amid Fuel Shortages
Cuban Creativity in Crisis: Adapting a Fiat to Run on Charcoal Amid Fuel Shortages

Published on 3/8/2026