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The Need for BUV
Quality of life
depends upon affordable
transportation.
People
are more important than anything we possess, create, or
see in the world. BUVs are simply building
blocks for opportunity, a tool that can
help people help themselves. The
ripple effect provides benefits to
people and entire nations.
-
children NEED
access to education
-
the sick and
elderly NEED access to healthcare
-
farmers NEED to
transport crops to market
-
rural communities
NEED jobs...
-
small businesses
NEED
to distribute products & services
People NEED:
-
a
vehicle that accounts for a
lack of infrastructure
-
a vehicle priced
closer to
average annual income
-
a vehicle
that is easily repaired and
understood
-
a vehicle
that expands opportunity and
access
-
water
(BUVs can both pump water and carry
water)
-
food
(BUVs can grind grain and
transport the harvest)
-
remote power...for
cement mixers, air
compressor, saw mills, etc
-
transport
burden
relief (especially
women)
-
sustainable businesses
Simple
transportation has a
tremendous effect on
overall
productivity...see
the Model T's impact
on America, the
Beetles impact on
post-war Europe, the
Citroen 2CV in
post-war France, the
Jeeps impact on the
World War II, the
bicycle and walking
tractor in China.
The
50-250cc scooters
have been a huge
blessing to
developing countries
worldwide, but they
are unable to
carry much cargo.
The rural
parts of Africa
and Latin America
need a vehicle that
is "appropriate" for
their geography.
They have low
population density,
and vast distances
with terrible road
conditions.
Some say "Why not import Asian utility vehicles into
Africa?" Part Availability.
Hopefully this won't be a problem in 15
years. An interim solution is needed
that leverages local resources and provides
jobs.
Finally, consider the the Lord's mandate.
Throughout scripture, he commands
the wealthy to assist the poor
and provide them opportunity. |
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