27. The Car Gains National Fame
News channels and online platforms soon spread Lionel’s story. Environmental organizations lauded his foresight, while automotive companies took interest in his designs. Offers to purchase the car poured in, but the town turned them down, determined to keep Lionel’s vision intact. They recognized that his car was more than an artifact; it was a legacy, a testament to the brilliance that once lay buried and forgotten.
28. Setting Up a Local Innovation Fund
To honor Lionel’s memory, the town established a fund to support young inventors and innovators with sustainable ideas. Donations from various companies and individual benefactors poured in, all inspired by Lionel’s story. The fund aimed to provide the support Lionel had once lacked, ensuring that future dreamers would never have to bury their ideas in the ground for fear of being misunderstood.