Basic Utility Vehicles (BUVs)

IMPORTANT:  Contact Ron Lively for sales information
615-238-4035  *  rlively@drivebuv.org

Basic Utility Vehicles - High-quality, low-cost transportation for the working poor in the developing world.
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Casting the Vision for Haiti:   My main ministry is HIM which is working closely with Mission Harvest America in Jacksonville, FL with their work in Haiti.  For years, I have been challenged to think of a viable way the BUV Ministry could be developed in Haiti.   In the three stages of Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development, it seems that Haiti is proceeding toward the stage of Rehabilitation. 

 BUV Assembly Plant:  To get as many BUVs to Haiti as possible, I have developed the plan for a BUV Assembly Plant to be work in conjunction with Vocational Tech Schools in Haiti.  The wood bed set and the rear end clip can be prepared in Haiti while the front end section can be manufactured in the USA and shipped in a crate.  Minimal skills are required to connect the main sections with four bolts, driveshaft and brake lines.  BUVs assembled in Haiti cut down on the cost of shipping and duties.  Jobs are created in an economy that experiences 80% unemployment.  Exporting for trade revenues may be possible.  That are numerous benefits to this plan.  With BUVs made in Haiti, we will have a greater chance of developing several BUV Delivery Service programs that also offer a Business Mission Institute.  I am writing the curriculum for the BMIs.  The BDS programs need an investment of about $125k while the Assembly Plant can be launched with minimal investment with progress being dependent on paid orders.

Important – Haiti & Cholera:  BUVs are needed in Haiti NOW to carry clean water for the current Cholera Epidemic.  The news reports indicate that trucks cannot maneuver to the places where the water is needed in the tent camps.  The BUVs can carry as much water as a small truck but can get into small places.  PLEASE help us with this project.    

New Development with OM International:  Also, please pray with me that we will see a working partnering relationship with OM Intl. based in Tyrone, GA.  I just sold them a BUV to be sent to Haiti to be used on their new poultry farm.  OM is a large organization with 5500 staff in 120 countries.  Many know OM by their Ministry Ships called Logos and Doulos.  Their site is www.om.org.

Referrals are very important.  Be sure to indicate that Ron Lively was your referral source if you choose to order a BUV for a developing country.  Thanks,  Ron