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Micro-Factory Factories are independently owned. Most
BUV micro-factories will use 2000 - 5000 square feet of space.
Typical production volumes range from 1 unit per week to 1 vehicle
per day. Small by western standards, this is a sizable
business for many impoverished areas of the world.
The first overseas BUV factory is in Honduras. Five
other groups (all independent) are planning to launch in
Ghana, Senegal, Liberia, Haiti, Ethiopia and D.R. Congo. Each
of these 5 groups have initiated BUV pilot projects (sending 1 to 8 units to the
market to study the application of BUVs in the respective countries.) Most
groups spend at least a year in preparing to launch their factory.
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Capabilities
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3 Assembly Bays
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Hand tool / Power Tool tradeoff
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Overhead air
& power drops
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Simple in-house fixtures (90%)
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Roll-carts w/hardware & parts
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easy to reconfigure on volume
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Cargo
Bed Assembly
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Treated lumber
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Deck Board & 3/4" plywood
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72" length, 42" wide
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Steel corner reinforcement
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Carriage bolts & locknuts
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We encourage users to build the bed overseas.
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Common Parts
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“Off-the-shelf” parts
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Easy access to engine/drivetrain
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95% less parts than a typical car
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Rear section can be made independent of front section
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