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Wait, what. This is about the yard crew and their hand tools. Everyone has electric at home, and the power cord has been invented.

• toomuchtodo 8y ago
  Yard crews can also carry batteries and chargers for hand tools. I know because I’ve helped setup a trailer charging system, powered by solar, for a local landscaping contractor. The only tool they use that is fossil powered is a propane riding mower (which is clean burning). I am working on building them an electric riding mower with reclaimed Tesla modules from an S.
  • abraae 8y ago
    That's great! I'm thinking more of people hiking in to build e.g. remote huts.
    • toomuchtodo 8y ago
      I agree this edge case might require less efficient two stroke systems, but is a rare edge case. In the first world, two stroke is obsolete in every form.
      • abraae 8y ago
        Chainsaws used in forestry is one use case that is still common in many countries, first world or not. But your point is valid.
    • jonstewart 8y ago
      I live in DC and am unaware of anyone here needing to pack gas-powered tools in order to build huts in the wilderness.
    • sfopdxnonstop 8y ago
      You're worried for all those people backpacking into remote wilderness to blow leaves. Gotcha.
• abraae 8y ago
  See parent comment, which references scooters and outboard motors