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The transition from gas to battery-powered equipment is a complex process. It requires rethinking a lot of your processes and determining the right charging setup to ensure your crews have enough power to get through the day. āNo two days are exactly alike, and factors like job type, site conditions, and charging accessibility all influence […]
When E-SCAPES Electric Lawn Care, based in Acworth, Georgia, transitioned to all-electric equipment during the pandemic, they experienced a number of different benefits. Mike Bellows, owner and CEO of E-SCAPES, says there were several factors that caused him to transition his equipment to battery power. This included high gas prices, the frequent need for repairs, […]
With your gas-powered equipment, youāve never had to question what to do if your crews run out of fuel. They typically leave the yard with extra gas cans and if those run empty during the day, thereās always a gas station right around the corner. However, as more landscape businesses are beginning to shift part […]
Sponsored Content by Milwaukee Tool The professional landscaping industry is experiencing an increasing shift from gas-powered to battery-operated equipment, introducing new solutions to many professional operators. Driven by emerging gas and noise-related restrictions, as well as the ease of use provided by many gas-alternative products, these solutions introduce new practices and maintenance requirements to a […]
Between regulations, customer preferences and a desire to reduce emissions, there are numerous reasons to consider adding electric equipment to your fleets. But some companies arenāt just thinking about it; theyāre going all in. Why Do It? āFor me, it was really just ease of use,ā says Daniel Cienfuegos, co-owner of Electrawn, LLC, based in […]
Has your lawn or landscape company been mulling over the feasibility of adding electric vehicles (EVs) to your fleet? Much like the electrification of handheld equipment and mowers, thereās more to this process than simply swapping out your gas vehicles for electric models. āSpeaking to fleet managers or operations managers at landscape companies, one […]
The decision to transition from gas to battery-powered equipment is a significant choice. This change provides various benefits but also requires a concerted effort to be implemented effectively. For businesses like BrightView, based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and Serpico, based in Hayward, California, their decision to transition to battery power is driven by who they […]
Last week, NALP worked with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) and Montgomery County Maryland DEP to share recommended practices in battery-powered landscape equipment operations. 83 participants, including vendors and private industry individuals, gathered at Montgomery Countyās community college campus to learn about the realities of a transition from gas to electric. āAGZA and NALP […]
