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Originally Posted by Tvflguy

From USA Today:

Gas-powered leaf blowers have been around since the early 1970s, but over time, the lawn care device has received criticism from angry neighbors and eco-conscious lawmakers, some of whom have issued bans citing pollution, noise and health risk concerns.

From the state of California to the District of Columbia, bans against the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers continue to pile up. In Washington, D.C., under the Leaf Blower Regulation Amendment Act of 2018, companies or individuals who use gasoline-powered leaf blowers are subject to fines of up to $500 for each offense.

In California, lawmakers passed AB1346, which banned the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and weed whackers by July 1, 2024.

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I'm not necessarily a "Green" person, but. Known fact that 2-cycle gas engines are sources of CO2 and pollutants.

I am a bit biased here, as we have an EV and a lithium batt golf cart. Love them both.

Irritating when following gas golf carts and especially thru tunnels. When we play golf with folks we try to lead the GC pack on the course paths. A few of our friends have newer gas carts and the fumes are... not good.

I'm TOTALLY certain that these comments will fall on deaf ears and eyes. Of course, and no one will then sell their gas cart. Freedom in the USA is great.

EVs and Lithium batt golf carts have come such a long way the last few years. And for many reasons we chose to go with both. (BTW 90miles range on our Cart, 341 on our EV). NO maintenance and they leave our garage with a tank full of electrons. Oh, forgot we have a lithium batt powered lawn mower and accessories.

I have a battery operated leafblower that's very light and works well. However, I'm not blowing leaves for a living.