Ability to operate on US Highway Rating = 3 More than likely will not be transported on a US highway (will be carried in another vehicle) More off road use oriented than “on road” use Speed is a function of power, higher speeds require more power Vehicle purpose is to aide troops, not speed away from them Unmanned / drive by wire – not suitable for road use (potential safety issue)

Dash Speed Rating = 2 Used to get away from potential hazards Speed used to compensate for weak armor Increased agility Can be used for short power bursts – used for hill / obstacle climbing and for pulling other equipment

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 1 Increased weight = requires more power to move, the lighter the better Low ground pressure Reduced overall size (beneficial for transporting vehicle and maneuvering around obstacles) Increased operating range (less fuel consumption) Low weight allows the vehicle to move quicker with a smaller power plant

Payload Space – Ease of loading/tie downs Rating = 2 Increased accessibility will reduce loading/unloading time (for situations under heavy pressure – combat!) Good tie downs = cargo doesn’t leave vehicle Would like to allow for ample cargo space Design for inclement weather (rain, sunshine, dust, maybe snow!)

On Road Operating Range Rating = 2 Do not want to have to keep refueling / recharging vehicle after a 10 mile venture Forces fuel efficient vehicle design (aids alternative fuel concept) Can be used as a transport between outposts during combat situations Lengthened vehicle maintenance intervals (will be used for longer periods versus sitting idle)

Speed it can be towed at Rating = 2 When being pulled, use DC motors to generate electricity Could potentially be pulled at highway speeds or higher Forces robust vehicle design to account for additional stresses from being pulled Allows for easy tow points incase of vehicle malfunction or incase the vehicle gets stuck

Transportability Rating = 2 Vehicle can’t be driven across an ocean Will allow vehicle to be transported in a quicker vehicle Will allow vehicle to be packaged with similar vehicles or other equipment more efficiently Vehicle must be designed smaller to fit into predetermined container sizes If the vehicle is sized accordingly, the vehicle can be transported in a variety of containers Design so the vehicle can be air dropped – robust design characteristics