february 2, 2000 professional dc electric powered lawn care products by: larry will vice president...
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February 2, 2000
Professional Professional DC Electric Powered DC Electric Powered Lawn Care ProductsLawn Care Products
By:By:
Larry WillLarry Will
Vice President EngineeringVice President Engineering
Echo Inc.Echo Inc.For:For:
ARB Off-Road Mobile Source ARB Off-Road Mobile Source
Technology ReviewTechnology Review
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Design RequirementsDesign Requirements
SafeSafe Zero EmissionsZero Emissions Quiet Quiet ProfessionalProfessional Durable Durable Portable Portable AdaptableAdaptable
ComfortableComfortable Light WeightLight Weight PowerfulPowerful Long Running per Long Running per
ChargeCharge Variable SpeedVariable Speed Cost EffectiveCost Effective
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Computer Controlled NiMH Cartridge Battery
Left or Right Hand Application
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Comfortable Carrying Frame
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Weight Carried on Hips
Shoulder Straps for Stability
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Flexible Power Cable
Open Space for Comfort
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Hand Held Blower
56 dB(A) per ANSI B 175.2
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Stick Tool Power Head
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Hedge Clipper Power
Pruner
String Trimmer Articulating
Hedge Clipper
Stick Edger
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Pro Attachment Series (PAS)
Dethatcher Hedge Clipper Power Pruner String Trimmer Broom Tiller Edger
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Conventional Type Hedge Clipper
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Status of DevelopmentStatus of Development
Preliminary testing completePreliminary testing complete Second generation prototype completeSecond generation prototype complete Temporary tooling complete Temporary tooling complete Market research study completeMarket research study complete Not released for productionNot released for production No production tooling No production tooling
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Challenges and ConcernsChallenges and Concerns
No clear path to market identifiedNo clear path to market identified Battery cost too highBattery cost too high High tooling cost, small market sizeHigh tooling cost, small market size Poor return on investmentPoor return on investment
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Echo Incorporated
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