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North Dakota State University. Ross Larson Justin Omdalen. Successful Production Snowmobile . Who is your target market ? Will outfitters want this snowmobile? Does the snowmobile meet regulations?. Photo Courtesy of snowmobile.com. Design Overview. Polaris Pro-Ride Chassis - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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North Dakota State University
Ross Larson Justin Omdalen
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Successful Production Snowmobile • Who is your target market?• Will outfitters want this snowmobile?• Does the snowmobile meet regulations?
Photo Courtesy of snowmobile.com
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Design Overview• Polaris Pro-Ride Chassis• 900cc Turbocharged 3-cylinder Diesel Engine• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst• Partial Diesel Particulate Filter
Photo Courtesy of Yanmar Engine
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The Target Market• National Park Use• Utility Snowmobiles• Efficient Personal Use
Photo Courtesy of Charels Hudson
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Operator Perspective• Perfect Cruising Snowmobile
• Top Speed 58 MPH
• Low End Torque For Pulling• Torque of 80 ft-lbs
Photo Courtesy of snowmobilers.org
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Operator Perspective • Rider Comfort
• Noise• Rider warmth• Rider posture• Easily Adjustable Suspension
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Outfitter Perspective• MSRP: $15,542.45• Increased vehicle life
• Diesel engine life longer
• Longer maintenance intervals• Increased oil change mileage• No altitude compensation required
Photo Courtesy of Wheels Inc.
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Outfitter Perspective• Increased durability with diesel engine• Engine operates safe at all RPM levels• Handling and acceleration welcome novice riders• Increased fuel efficiency and range• Diesel fuel readily available in most riding areas
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Environmental Perspective• Sound pollution is minimized with the diesel
engine• The turbocharger, catalyst, and DPF help to
reduce emissions
Partial Diesel Particulate Filter
Photo Courtesy of ipf.msu.eduPhoto Courtesy of Emitec
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Conclusion• Meets goals of the competition• Simple solution for clean snowmobile
Photo Courtesy of seeyellowstone.com
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Questions?