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I haven’t read the law but usually these bans are announced ahead of time and are bans on purchases of new equipment. So they do result in gradual phase outs.
by atonse 5y ago
I haven’t read the law but usually these bans are announced ahead of time and are bans on purchases of new equipment. So they do result in gradual phase outs.
I read the article. The ban goes into effect in 3 years. And there is a carve out for zero emission gas ones too.
Seems entirely reasonable. The state of corded and even cordless tools is pretty solid these days with lithium ion and 48V batteries etc.
- bombcar 5y agoWhat is a zero emissions gas motor anyway?
- LatinAmerican 5y agoThe definition was shaped to promote Tesla battery car purchases. Until recently, Tesla had its HQ in California, I asume the deals with local politicians still stand.
- Ekaros 5y agoEthanol? Actually probably isn't even that much more expensive to run. I think reasonably we could already find suitable alternative and then somehow brand it zero emission or net zero...
- LatinAmerican 5y agoEthanol is an hydrocarbon that has to be burned into CO2. Chemical reaction wise difference is, as an alcohol, it produces water as a residue, too.
- bombcar 5y agoI love how they decide when and where “carbon” is an emission or not …
- ddingus 5y agoIt does. People can work through all that reasonably.