WorldAmid fuel crunch, Cuba mechanic converts car to run on charcoalA Cuban mechanic has converted his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, a cheaper and more abundant fuel than gasoline since Washington cut off oil shipments to the Caribbean island in January.Juan Carlos Pino says charcoal-conversion 'the best option we have'Thomson Reuters · Posted: Mar 19, 2026 5:20 PM EDT | Last Updated: 22 minutes agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Cuban mechanic Juan Carlos Pino is seen putting charcoal in the fuel tank of his 1980 Fiat Polski, which he modified so that he could power his vehicle with a cheaper and more abundant alternative to gasoline. (Norlys Perez/Reuters)Social SharingJuan Carlos Pino, a Cuban mechanic with an eighth-grade education, may have found a way to outsmart the U.S.…