Will we be next?

[Geezy Rider]

California has banned all gas powered outdoor equipment and others are considering it.
Among cities and states with bans or limits: California; Burlington, Vermont; and Washington, D.C. Vancouver, British Columbia, also has restrictions in place.

I tried to add a link to the news stories but I can seem to get it to work.

[dbaio1]

California has banned all gas powered outdoor equipment and others are considering it.
Among cities and states with bans or limits: California; Burlington, Vermont; and Washington, D.C. Vancouver, British Columbia, also has restrictions in place.

I tried to add a link to the news stories but I can seem to get it to work.

Keep an eye on Austin to join that list. **** shame.

[Johnny Dangerr]

I made the switch 2 years ago. First time in my life with no gas cans in the garage...

[WItoTX]

They are not banning the equipment, they are banning the sale of gas equipment in the state. I suspect, if it isn't overturned first, then much like Texas and casino's, California will have gas powered equipment dealerships across the border.

Gas equipment is going nowhere. And the best part is, those pieces of equipment no longer need to meet California requirements if sold in another state.

[jdg13]

I could see the fruit loops in Austin trying to do a local ban so Karen doesn't have to listen to a leaf blower. All it'll do is drive up the price for gas stuff.

[Lost10mm]

I wonder how that will work for Groundskeepers who run it all day? As nice as electric is for occasional use, there's a lot of reasons why it hasn't taken over for full time use in a commercial setting.

[GA Bowhunter]

I have a bunch of Milwaukee M18 stuff. It takes me 7 batteries to use the blower to clean the leaves out of the front yard at the old house and about 7 batteries to blow the driveways at the new house.
The batteries are a 12, a couple 8s and a couple 6's. I have to wait for a couple batteries to recharge to finish.

The 1,400 ft lb impact gun is awesome though.

[Man]

They are banning further sales but are not banning the use if whats out there. All this will do is create a massive network of people now making good money bringing in gas powered from neighboring states.

[7sdad]

Lumberjacks going back to using handsaws?

[Playa]

A few counties on Long Island were moving to electric only. Commercially there are companies making commercial equipment. There is video from a huge landscaping show, The Equip Show in Louisville KY

https://youtu.be/mxhFbKqoGmU?si=WtoTJHex-Ue9i1jW

[dustoffer]

Was in Colorado a month ago and read an article in the paper that they were considering a ban on them as well--

[Lost10mm]

The small engine industry is a lot harder for the EPA to bring emissions down. So it's time to ramp up all the health, safety, and cost issues that come with lithium ion.

[Man]

it's time to ramp up all the health, safety, and cost issues that come with lithium ion.

A while back I invested in a large Lithium Recycling startup. Man its tanking! As all these 1st gen lithium car batteries and stuff start nearing the end of their lifespan we are gonna have a serious problem.

[Geezy Rider]

I wonder how that will work for Groundskeepers who run it all day? As nice as electric is for occasional use, there's a lot of reasons why it hasn't taken over for full time use in a commercial setting.

California passed several bills costing millions of dollars to help landscapers convert over to electric machines.
I just can’t see how a business doing several properties a day or large properties being able to keep up with the batteries.

[Razorback01]

California passed several bills costing millions of dollars to help landscapers convert over to electric machines.
I just can’t see how a business doing several properties a day or large properties being able to keep up with the batteries.

They will need to install gas generators on the landscaping trailers, running all day charging batteries, but hey- no more gas lawn equipment.