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Lawn mowers and gardening equipment pollution: Why are ICE engines still legal in California?

Discussion in 'Energy, Environment, and Policy' started by Ulmo, Mar 10, 2017.

  1. ThomasD

    ThomasD Member

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    Are there any landscaping or Tree trimming/ Tree removal services that have gone all electric and battery power for all of their equipment?
     
  2. ThomasD

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    It would be nice if states would use electric mowers to mow roadsides and grass along highways. If a company can build an electric backhoe to run for 8 hours then they can build a large battery powered mowing tractor
     
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  3. ohmman

    ohmman Plaid-ish Moderator

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    I've recently been shopping for a new tractor. I attempted to contact Solectrac, which is located about 45 minutes from me, but over the course of two weeks, received no response to multiple inquiries. I decided to give up and ordered a John Deere diesel, which was really disappointing. However, I figured that if the company couldn't get back to me for a sale, support might be an issue.

    Today I finally received a response from them. Go figure. I still may go check them out. I only use about 5 gallons of diesel a year on my property, so it's not a huge amount of fossil fuel, but my tractor is my last fossil fuel implement. It would be great to go electric.
     
  4. brkaus

    brkaus Well-Known Member

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    highway mowers go for days and days without being near a charging location. At least the crews I see around here. They mow, get left overnight, and keep mowing the next day.
     
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