August 2009
IAT launches new joomla-based website focusing on building a social community with IAT, our partners, and students. Kudos to Scott Farris our developer and Katelyn Dunn our summer intern copywriter. Great job guys! Stay tuned for new features and functionality..
July 2009
IAT welcomes Vladimir Babkin to our team for International Business Development.
May 2009
Congratulations to the Purdue Team for a successful visit and delivery of a BUV to Cameron, Africa. BUV Delivery Services (BDS) with Business Mission Institute (BMI) Concept Paper is released.
April 2009
John Brown University wins IAT 9th Annual BUV Design Competition in Indianapolis, IN. IAT presents at Social Entrepreneurship and Education Consortium - North America Conference at Purdue University.
March 2009
Three BUVs depart for Ethiopia, Africa.
February 2009
BUV arrives in Gonaives, Haiti to help with the cleanup after the hurricanes courtesy of Ironmen and Living Water Christian Church.
December 2008
Two BUVs sent to Mayor's Office of Port-au-Prince, Haiti for street trash removal.
November 2008
BUV Ministry exhibits at the annual Global Missions Health Conference at Southeast Church in Louisville, KY. Also, first BUV built in Africa.
October 2008
BUV Ministry exhibits at Partners Worldwide Conference in Grand Rapids, MI.
September 2008
BUV arrives in time to help with cleanup work after hurricane hits Gonaives, Haiti.
August 2008
Eight BUVs depart for Ghana, Africa to be used by transport entrepreneurs in the collection of shea nuts.
May 2008
South African firm signs agreement to build BUVs in Africa.
April 2008
State University of New York (SUNY-Alfred State) wins the 8th Annual BUV competition. Purdue takes 2nd place and Miami University takes 3rd.
Mar 2008
Training Video Completed. Assembly steps recorded in HD Video for factory partners worldwide via internet. See www.Maxcast.com/buvs or /buvtips.
Feb 2008
IAT partner travels to Haiti to make arrangements for first factory in Haiti.
Dec 2007
First men's ministry (Ironmen) builds BUV as project and sends BUV to Living Water Christian Church in Haiti.
Nov 2007
USAID representatives visit BUV factory in Indianapolis.
Oct 2007
BUV displays at the Kingdom Catalyst conference in Dallas, and the Louisville Power Equipment Show. Three BUVs sent to ministries in Liberia via a Firestone.
Sept 2007
Order for 8 BUV kits to be placed with Ghana transportation entrepreneurs with the help of Mission Resource International.
Aug 2007
IAT completes most powerful BUV to date (16 hp Vanguard V-twin) for Costa Rica. IAT student interns return to Purdue, Taylor University, Rose-Hulman, and Pensacola Christian College.
June 2007
IAT staff completes second round of training at Honduras micro-factory.
May 2007
Congo Helping Hands, an IAT partner, is a finalist in the World Bank's Development Marketplace Competition (2900 entries). CHC applied for 30 BUVs to serve at medical clinics throughout the Congo.
April 2007
Northern Illinois University wins the 7th Annual BUV Competition. Calvin College takes second and Purdue University third.
Feb 2007
Businessman orders 8 BUVs for service in Ethiopia. The units will be placed with Ethiopian transportation entrepreneurs.
Jan 2007
The front half of a BUV was displayed that the Urbana Missions Conference in St. Louis. BUV partner in West Africa was a finalist in the Urbana Business Plan Competition.
Dec 2006
IAT provides Curtis-DynaFog BUV to make a low cost mobile fogger to fight mosquitoes (malaria) and separately locusts.
Nov 2006
A BUV with mobile water purification using a McGuire Purifier was displayed at the National Missionary Convention.
Oct 2006
Two BUVs were displayed that Project Honduras Mission Conference in Copan, Honduras.
Sept 2006
The BUV wins 3rd place in the "Special Interest Category" at the Car & Truck Festival. The BUV was displayed near a Lamborghini!
Aug 2006
First BUV built as a family project (the Date family from Michigan).
July 2006
Re-design of BUV powerdeck shortens assembly time by several hours.
April 2006
IAT sends short term team to visit 10 BUVs in Honduras. Milwaukee School of Engineering wins Ambulance BUV Competition (12 entries).
Mar 2006
First diesel BUV built. and shipped to Zimbabwe (Eden Childrens Village). First BUVs sent to Haiti (via Lifeline Christian Mission, and H.I.M.).
Feb 2006
First BUV built at micro-factory in Indianapolis.
Nov 2005
BUV displayed at the Global Missions Health Conference in Louisville. BUV displayed at the National Missionary Convention in Atlanta.
Oct 2005
BUV testing completed. Results include climbing a 20 degree incline at test track, 30+ mpg on gravel roads, and engine dynometer data.
Sept 2005
Micro-factory space is donated in Indy and refurbishment begins.
Jul 2005
PowerDeck of BUV is redesigned.
April 2005
Miami University of Ohio wins the 5th Annual BUV competition.
March 2005
BUV Mission trip to 8 ministries in Honduras to check on vehicle performance and maintenance.
Jan 2005
First dedicated ocean container shipment to Honduras.
Dec 2004
New video posted on the BUV homepage (thanks to Outside Source Design Studio & John Fleck).
Nov 2004
First BUV with a cargo bed made of wood (treated wood). It was sent to Zimbabwe via Eden Children's Minstry. BUV literature shared at the Medical Missions Conference in Louisville by Dr. Van Reken.
Oct 2004
First BUV sent to Honduras via Fellowship Associates of Medical Evangelism. BUV was the featured ministry at the Big Daddy Weave Concert in Indianapolis.
Sept 2004
JAARS evaluates the BUV in North Carolina for application in ministry.
Aug 2004
IAT partners with Ambassador for Children and displays at the Ambassadair Travel Show.
May 2004
Milwaukee School of Engineering wins the 4th Annual BUV competition. IAT displays BUV at the Indy Racing Rally alongside race cars from IRL and USAC, and more. Flexware Innovation creates a BUV assembly manual as a corporate volunteer project.
April 2004
Honduras Project announced. Southern Alberta BUV team featured on "The World this Weekend" radio program. (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).
March 2004
Filming, scripting, and editing for new promotional video (compliments of John Fleck productions, Outside Source Design Studio, and Tom Faust).
Feb 2004
A Basic Utility Vehicle is displayed at the International Dealer Expo. Article in Indiana Christian News.
Jan 2004
Fort Wayne company builds BUV as a volunteer project.
December 2003
Inside Indiana Business TV interviews IAT Director. IAT displays two vehicles at the Urbana '03 Missions Conference in Champaign, Illinois.
November 2003
First BUV built by a church heads for Living Water International training camp (water well-drilling for church groups) and eventual service in Central America. Drilling equipment will be installed in the cargo bed.
September 2003
Gulf News (Dubaii) article on BUV. 2004 Design Specification released to focus colleges on a front-wheel drive application. Separately, IAT contracts the building of 10 BUVs for placement in Central America.
August 2003
IUPUI (Purdue-Indianapolis) to co-host the Collegiate BUV Competition on May 8, 2004.
July 2003
Executive Director attends Harvard University course “Making Markets Work” in South Africa and shares BUV project with African business/government leaders.
June 2003
IAT meets with the World Bank in Washington D.C. to discuss locations for pilot projects.
May 2003
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology wins the 3rd Annual BUV Competition and are featured on the Canadian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2nd place); University of Missouri (3rd place).
April 2003
Ambulance BUV debuts at Transport Expo
January 2003
IAT moves to north side of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
October 2002
Autodesk donates $30,000 of CAD Software. BUV in Popular Mechanics article
September 2002
Automotive executive breaks record for IAT's largest donation.
August 2002
Professor Doug Acheson and Valeriy Yasinskiy (Purdue-Indianapolis) presented the BUV Project at the 6th International Conference on Engineering Design and Automation Conference in Hawaii. Paper
Professor Acheson also presented the BUV Project at the International Conference on Engineering Technology Research in South Africa. South Africa Paper
July 2002
Briggs & Stratton and Kohler Engines agree to provide engines for the 2003 student teams.
June 2002
Educational Channel begins airing 1 hr TV feature on BUVs titled “Uniquely Indiana”.
May 2002
Purdue Indianapolis (IUPUI) wins 2nd Annual BUV Design Competition. News coverage by local ABC/NBC affiliates.
April 2002
Romania prototype BUV completed (4th IAT prototype)
March 2002
Meeting with new BUV builder in Atlanta (El Burro)
Feburary 2002
IAT attends International Powersports Show
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.
December 2000
IAT staff and volunteers attend an international conference concerning relief and development and receive substantial input on BUV design and applications. Other non-profit organizations offer to field test vehicles in Nigeria, Kenya, Thailand, and India.
November 2000
IAT receives its first corporate sponsorship from a multinational corporation. IAT evaluates a prototype vehicle for developing countries for a for-profit venture.