LATEST NEWS: The Mundo Utility Bikes will be available in Europe beginning of January 2008. Contact us if you want more information.

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Yuba is committed to environmentally conscious, social and economic growth around the globe through the advancement of affordable bicycle transportation. Particularly in third world countries, mobility is crucial when it comes to promoting self-reliance, personal freedom and economic development.
The bicycle provides a low-cost, low-maintenance, space-conscious, eco-friendly option for transportation. The Mundo goes one step further, providing unsurpassed, scaleable hauling capabilities.

Read what people are saying about the Mundo
Bike Hugger – http://bikehugger.com/2007/06/yuba_mundo_utility_bicycle.htm
Crystal Visions – http://crystal-visions.blogspot.com/2007/06/yuba-mundo.html
Cycle Life – http://cycling.warnock.me.uk/2007/06/08/utility-bicycle/
The Practical Cyclist – http://thepracticalcyclist.blogspot.com/2007/07/yuba-mundo.html

Bicycle Growth
In 2000, world bicycle production climbed to 101 million, more than double the 41 million cars produced that same year. Key indicators such as population growth, increasing oil and gas prices, expanding traffic jams, pollution levels and global warming all point to a need for continued growth; more bicycles for more people in more places.
Consider that using one gallon of gas unleashes approximately 22 lbs of carbon dioxide into the air – a leading contributor to global warming. Figure in a daily consumption rate upwards of 400 million gallons a day – that’s just the United States – and the impact seems staggering. If just 1.5 of every 100 trips was taken with a bicycle instead of a car, the US would save an entire day’s worth of gasoline (Sustainability Initiative, Auburn University).
The Mundo debuts at a time when the movement to increase bicycle usage is gathering speed and recognition. Yuba’s goals fall in line with programs already being implemented by international organizations such as:

• Worldbike – http://www.worldbike.org/
• United Nations – http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/index.html
• Sustainable Urban Transport Project – http://www.sutp.org/
• Bicycles for Humanity – http://www.bicycles-for-humanity.org/
• Institute for Transportation & Development Policy – http://www.itdp.org/index.html
• Jugendhilfe – http://www.jugendhilfe-ostafrika.de/e_index.htm
• Bicycling Empowerment Network – http://www.benbikes.org.za/
• Interface for Cycling Expertise – http://www.cycling.nl/frameset.htm
• International Bicycle Fund – http://www.ibike.org/index.htm

Together, we have the power to effect change across the globe – to provide affordable, sustainable transportation options for all economic backgrounds.

Resources
Read more about how simple, eco-friendly solutions are being promoted to bring about change and growth.

• Why Bikes Are a Sustainable Wonder – http://www.sightline.org/research/sust_toolkit/solutions/bicycle
  
• Design That Solves Problems for the World’s Poor –  http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/04/27/arts/design30.php
  
• At Cooper-Hewitt, “Design for the Other 90%” Thinks Globally – http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-design4jul04,0,788865.story?coll=la-headlines-calendar

Read up on other organizations dedicated to promoting sustainable solutions.

• Bicycle Fixation – http://www.bicyclefixation.com/
  
• International Sustainable Solutions – http://www.i-sustain.com/
  
• MetaEfficient – http://www.gotoreviews.com/
  
• Worldwatch Institute – http://www.worldwatch.org/
  

Read the hard facts on automobile use and its effects.

• Bikeroute – http://www.bikeroute.com/EnvironmentalFacts.php

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• ScooterBike : The ScooterBike - represents a new class of vehicle for city mobility. The ScooterBike design is in every way practical and stylish. Elegant, flowing lines lend this bike its unique, harmonious form.
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