Team Decision Matrix

Evaluation Weight Concept 1 Concept 2 Concept 3

Criteria

Val1 x Wt. Val2 x Wt. Val3 x Wt.

Speed 0.25 9 x 0.25= 2.25 8 x 0.25 = 2 10 x 0.25 = 2.5

Portability 0.20 10 x 0.20= 2 6 x 0.20 = 1.2 6 x 0.2 = 1.2

Range 0.20 7 x 0.20= 1.4 9 x 0.20 = 1.8 8 x 0.2 = 1.6

Durability 0.05 8 x 0.05= 0.4 8 x 0.05 = 0.4 8 x 0.05 = 0.4

Cost 0.25 7 x 0.25= 1.75 5 x 0.25 = 1.25 6 x 0.25 = 1.5

Comfort 0.05 8 x 0.05= 0.4 5 x 0.05 = 0.25 5 x 0.05 = 0.25

Total 1 8.2 6.9 7.85

Our adjusted design will include everything from concept one with the addition of solar panel
functionality. This would increase the range effectiveness, while slightly decreasing the cost and
portability effectiveness. This will be an addition to the back wheel covering allowing for the bike
to always be charging from the sun.