December 2001
New entrants into the 2002 Design Competition include Rose-Hulman, Purdue, IUPUI, University of Illinois, University of Arkansas, and Marquette.
November 2001
Eight IAT volunteers travel to Dominican Republic to serve with Food for the Hungry International and investigate rural transportation needs.
October 2001
IAT wins its first grant award from a foundation. IAT displays two vehicles at a National Missionary Convention in Tulsa.
September 2001
IAT visits U.K. to meet with the British Department for International Development, Transport Research Lab, and IFRTD.
August 2001
IAT sends first vehicle to a non-profit in Mexico for testing. IAT gains financial support for a BUV project in Nicaragua.
July 2001
IAT attends the International Power Equipment Expo in Louisville and gains corporate sponsorships.
June 2001
Auburn University takes first place and Lafayette College 2nd place at BUV Design Competition. IAT meets with World Transport Authority in San Diego.
May 2001
Chinese businessmen notify IAT of their intention to manufacture BUVs in China. First Annual BUV Design Competition will be held on May 26 near Indianapolis (Brazil, IN).
April 2001
Representative from Ford Motor Co., Cummins Engine, Delphi Automotive, Purdue University, and various NGOs were announced as judges for the 2001 Annual BUV Design Competition.
March 2001
Shared BUV vision with executives from a Fortune 500 automotive supplier.
February 2001
IAT learns of BUV development at a US manufacturer and tours their facilities. IAT announces plans to move to larger office and co-locate IAT prototype shop. IAT re-designs web-site (on-going); staff receives high-speed internet access.
January 2001
IAT staff attend the International Auto Show in Detroit. IAT staff receives BUV marketing research projects from Ohio State, Clemson, Northern Arizona University, and Grand Valley State University.