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DIY Hybrid Grass Cutters

Daniel Epperson's Custom Lawn Mower is Solar-Powered and Remote Control

— April 11, 2013 — Art & Design
This custom lawn mower by Daniel Epperson is quite an impressive marvel in the world of lawn care. Best of all, Epperson selflessly offers the directions on how to build your own model, so you too can have the most coveted piece of yard machinery on the neighborhood block.

The custom lawn mower is an impressive piece of hybrid technology. It is both solar-powered and remote-controlled. This project combines an old lawn mower and an electric wheel chair in order to achieve its incredible form. The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but it's probably being cut using man power while you can just sit back and relax on a lawn chair and watch this revolutionary machine work for you.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Lawn Mowers - Emergence of hybrids that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective offers an opportunity for existing and new players in lawn mower industry.
2. DIY Lawn Care Devices - Demand for eco-friendly and DIY lawn care devices is rising, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for startups and small businesses.
3. Remotely Controlled Lawn Mowers - Advancements in remote control technology for lawn mowers provides a potential market niche for tech companies interested in garden maintenance.
Industry Implications
1. Lawn Care and Garden Equipment - The development of DIY hybrid lawn mowers presents a sustainable innovation opportunity for the lawn care and garden equipment industry.
2. Home Improvement Retail - The rise of DIY lawn care devices provides opportunities for home improvement retailers to stock eco-friendly lawn care products and tools.
3. Technology and Robotics - The development of remotely controlled lawn mowers opens up opportunities for technology and robotics companies to diversify their product portfolios.
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