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Dear All, I am in the very early stages of putting together a proposal
to develop an environmentally friendly utility vehicle to be built and used in
the developing world. The concept is to develop a modular piece of equipment
that through the interchanging of motors, drive trains etc., can do everything
from provide a reserve power supply for a school to working as a tractor or
small truck. It is my intention that energy be stored in simple batteries and
for this energy to be supplied to the batteries by the most appropriate method
for the setting – e.g. wind, roundabout, grid, solar, etc. I want this
thing to be simple to build and maintain and for it to be at least carbon
neutral throughout its lifecycle. In addition I want it to be currency neutral –
that is to not add to the debt of the developing world. Over the coming months I will be working on this, and would
welcome any and all advice and input. It is my intention not to take up too
much space on this discussion list but to provide brief updates from time to
time. If successfully launched the project will be not for profit with all the
proceeds going back into the project. I hope that this is OK with you all. Many thanks and best regards, John |