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Stripped-Down SUVs

The Mobius One Vehicle Offers Economic Mobility for African Countries

— July 19, 2011 — Social Good
Mobility is a huge issue for rural Africans, but the Mobius One SUV hopes to remedy that situation. A stripped-down, bare-bones vehicle, it is rugged, safe and affordable, perfect for the poor and the poorly maintained roads.

Created by Mobius Motors, a Kenya-based company, Mobius One holds the hope of helping "local entrepreneurs to mobilize the developing world." Since this lack of mobility seriously inhibits socio-economic development in this part of the world, people end up paying 75 percent more for their daily goods.

Mobius One will act as a bridge between the extremely expensive luxury SUVs and the smaller, cheaper vehicles that can't traverse rugged terrain. By re-imagining the African vehicle, Mobius One can really help stimulate this countries economy.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Suvs - The stripped-down SUV trend provides economic mobility for rural Africans and offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry to cater to this market.
2. Rugged Vehicles - The trend for rugged, bare-bones vehicles like the Mobius One SUV presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry to create reliable and durable options for challenging terrains.
3. Economic Mobility Solutions - The focus on economic mobility solutions, such as the Mobius One SUV, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses in various industries to cater to the specific needs of developing countries and stimulate their economies.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has an opportunity to tap into the market for affordable, rugged SUVs like the Mobius One and bring innovative solutions to meet the mobility needs of rural Africans.
2. Transportation - The transportation industry can seize the potential presented by affordable, stripped-down SUVs to develop disruptive innovation in providing efficient and accessible transportation solutions for rural areas in developing countries.
3. Infrastructure - The infrastructure industry has an opportunity to contribute to economic mobility in developing countries by partnering with automotive companies to improve road conditions and enhance the overall transportation network.
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