Market Analysis
- Exhaust scrubbers have been implemented in cars prior to our attempt, but they are typically large and expensive.
- Many of these projects are implemented into the exhaust system itself and cost thousands of dollars.
- These scrubbers/filter have fans to help relieve back pressure, but this makes them heavier, harder to replace, and more expensive.
- One of the most similar competitors is The Blade. This design was able to reduce CO2 emissions by 12%, however, the price varies from $70 to $100, and it is only attachable at the end of the muffler.
To compete against products like these, our scrubber will be significantly less expensive. Our scrubber will be cheaper to produce as it uses activated charcoal, something that can be synthesized from waste materials such as corn husks and chestnut shells. Additionally, our scrubber won't feature a moving fan or any other mechanical parts, allowing it to be easily replaced and less likely to malfunction. Finally, our scrubber has been optimized to fit within the exhaust system, or the the exterior of the muffler pipe.
Manufacturing and Distribution
The production process of our scrubber is extremely simple and straightforward. The build of the body can be handled by machines and the filling of carbon can be done by either humans on an assembly line or machines. Regardless of the method, our scrubber would be easily mass produced. It could be distributed online via a website or amazon.
Producing activated charcoal would cost extremely little, as it only requires waste products to make (i.e. corn husks, coconut shells, chestnut shells). The sheer quantity of corn produced in the U.S. makes corn husks a viable candidate for mass production of activated charcoal. Additionally, we would use recycled/scrap metals to build the scrubber; a local scrap shop prices the metal at a quarter/pound.
Producing activated charcoal would cost extremely little, as it only requires waste products to make (i.e. corn husks, coconut shells, chestnut shells). The sheer quantity of corn produced in the U.S. makes corn husks a viable candidate for mass production of activated charcoal. Additionally, we would use recycled/scrap metals to build the scrubber; a local scrap shop prices the metal at a quarter/pound.