The striking image of people descending hundred-meter deep wells to fetch water has captured the hearts of many readers. It is a microcosm of Yunnan's once-in-a-century drought that has persisted for three consecutive years, and also reflects the plight of many simple villagers who rely on the weather for their livelihoods. Following this report, the headquarters of Lotus Cars in Hangzhou quickly responded. After collaborating with the Yunnan Provincial Youth Development Foundation (referred to as the Youth Foundation) to aid Xiangyun County's Qinghai Lake, they took action again to contribute their part as a socially responsible enterprise to Yunnan's drought relief efforts.
Lotus Cars immediately dispatched its local Yunnan dealer, Yunnan Bi Hai Yuan Company, to conduct an on-site investigation and requested a feasible assistance plan. Two colleagues from Yunnan Bi Hai Yuan descended alongside villagers through a mountain cave with a slope exceeding 70 degrees and only wide enough for one person, reaching the side of an underground river. After a simple measurement, it was found to be tens of meters deep, and the underground river could continuously provide a water source, meeting the requirements for corresponding water extraction and drinking projects.
Donation of a Lotus Sedan to Resolve Water Extraction Dilemma
With the collaboration of our newspaper, after detailed discussions with the local villagers and budgeting for the feasibility and costs of water extraction, the first phase of the project to bring water to the surface requires a 11.5-kilowatt pump, a generator over 22 kilowatts, high-strength water tanks and pipes capable of preventing bursts, as well as fuel, with a budget of approximately 100,000 yuan. Upon receiving the news back at the Lotus headquarters, the company immediately decided to donate a Lotus L3 coupe as the initial funds for water extraction and drought resistance. With the agreement of the Lotus Cars headquarters, our newspaper joined hands with the Youth Foundation, the Publicity Department of Qujing Municipal Committee, the Communist Youth League of Qujing Municipal Committee, and the Publicity Department of Fumin County Committee to hold a reserve-price charity auction on March 10 at the Pearl River Source Square in Qujing City, with a reserve price of 50,000 yuan. The highest bidder by 15:30 would obtain the car, and all proceeds would be handed over to the Youth Foundation for the designated village's drought resistance and drinking water project. The Youth Foundation will issue a tax-exempt dedicated donation invoice, and any surplus, including the Lotus L5 Sportback, will also be used for drought resistance in other areas of Qujing. The Youth Foundation simultaneously accepts targeted donations from all sectors of society for "Qujing Drought Resistance." For this purpose, they have specifically set up a 24-hour donation consultation hotline: 13700691177, Lotus L3 quotation.
Love Enterprise Yunnan Bi Hai Yuan Takes Action Again
As a local Lotus Cars dealer, Yunnan Bi Hai Yuan is also a public-spirited enterprise. They have previously organized car club events to collaborate with the Youth Foundation, donating over 110,000 yuan to Baiyan Village in Dali and nearly ten thousand yuan to Bailu Township for water delivery and donations. With strong support from the manufacturer, they decided to further their efforts to contribute to drought resistance. If customers place orders for Lotus cars on-site, apart from enjoying group-buying charitable prices, they can also donate the full 5,000-yuan deposit to the Youth Foundation for targeted use in drought resistance in Qujing disaster areas. It is reported that the group-buying charitable price of the Lotus L3 has dropped below 70,000 yuan, while the Lotus L5 offers a discount of 10,000 yuan from its market price of 99,800 yuan. We hope that some urgent car buyers who are compassionate individuals can pay attention to and support these efforts or send text messages to 13888099955 to participate in the charity auction, noting the bidding price.
Interpretation of the Love Vehicle
Lotus Cars is a project introduced by Youngman Automotive Group featuring British Lotus brands and technologies. This enterprise adopts a different production and management philosophy compared to most automobile manufacturers, utilizing the "independent enterprise, joint venture model." The Lotus L3 series of vehicles was meticulously crafted over three years by British Lotus. Its design standards, process standards, and quality control systems all follow British Lotus standards, encapsulating the three top technologies of British Lotus: "chassis technology, exterior technology, safety technology," and integrating the technical features of British Lotus sports cars.