Post on 22-Feb-2016
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Erfan AhmadAndrew Bauer
Derek Forehand
BASCO: Hybrid Lawn Mower
Contact Meeting
• Steve Weber• Ask questions: Why a hybrid?
Target Market?• Lots of freedom.
Voice of the Customer (VOC)
• Sit-down Riding Lawnmower• Not designed for any attachments• Easy-to-use• Hybrid• Marketable, Return on Investment (ROI)
Functional Requirements (FR)
Hard Requirements:• Must use hybrid system• Must be a lawn mower
Optional Requirements:• Battery life • Recharge• Cup-holders• Music Port
Possibilities
Zero-turnPros:
• More efficient• Broader Market
• Willingness to spendCons:
• Many manufactures• Less Customers
TractorPros:
• Most Common• Widest Consumer Base
Cons:• Price-driven
• Ultra-competitive• Less Flexible
Decision
Zero-turn
Why?
• Commercial & Residential• Installation• Design• Cost
Gantt Chart
Decide Mower type
Analyze Blade Power
Analyze Driving Power
Drive Belt Losses
Driving Uphill
Recharge on the move?
Research Batteries
Research Alternative Power
Determine engine use
Battery size?
1/2/2012 1/12/2012 1/22/2012 2/1/2012 2/11/2012 2/21/2012 3/2/2012 3/12/2012 3/22/2012 4/1/2012
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