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Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
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01-07-2009, 09:52 AM
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Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
The Automower is available now for the low price of $2999.95
Ariel Schwartz - CleanTechnica - January 06, 2009
Hm... The price is a bit high but I'd love to have something like this! I wonder if it would skirt the pool?  -- Ed.
For those of you itching to take a look at Husqvarnas Automower, the sleek robotic solar hybrid lawnmower will be exhibited at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas later this week. The Automower uses solar and battery power, and is completely emissions-free. During daylight, the 12MW solar panel allows the mower to extend its cutting periods before needing a recharge.
The mower, which is equipped with a 4.4 Ah, 18V NiMH battery, has a maximum working area of 2,220 m2 (0.65 acre). A wire staked beneath grass level around the lawn perimeter keeps the Automower in the mowing area. If the machine bumps into an... [Read More]
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01-07-2009, 12:24 PM
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Re: Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
That sounds like a cool idea. I do agree that it is a bit pricey, but from my point of view anything that improves their sales is good for me since they ship through my employer.
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01-07-2009, 01:53 PM
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Re: Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
Yea, but it needs a "Hybrid" sticker to merit a parking spot beside the back door, near the outdoor ground-fault detector, otherwise the Bar-B-Que and the lawn chair is gonna steal place of precedence.
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01-07-2009, 02:27 PM
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Re: Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
I have my groundskeeper tend to the lawn. 
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01-07-2009, 02:38 PM
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Re: Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
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Originally Posted by Earthling
I have my groundskeeper tend to the lawn.
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I AM the groundskeeper for the house. Too bad I can't afford 9 or 10 of these to keep the 5 acres under control.
$3K to keep .65 acres up?
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Re: Husqvarna Showcasing Robotic Solar Hybrid Lawnmower at CES
do you suppose they stop and change direction if it runs into a chicken?
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