The Changing EV Climate in the U.S.

[Cosmo Cruz]

Agree on lawn equipment for homeowners doing their own lawn. But a majority of lawn care is done by landscaping crews who do 15-20 lawns per day. They will continue to use ICE.

Yes. This is the case where I live: enormous (4000sqft+) houses on an acre of grass. Everyone hires a lawn service, but not the same one, so there is always a mower/leaf-blower going in earshot: 24/7.

One of the mowers came over to look at my electric string trimmer. I told him it only lasts about 20 minutes / charge, but I have several Li batteries to swap in (and fit several yard tools). This is not practical for a lawn service. The energy density of gasoline kills the competition. But for those who do their own yardwork: Lithium batteries are a godsend. I hope I can get rid of the lawn tractor the same way, but for now gasoline rules. It would be much easier to get rid of the lawn... let it go "wild" ?

this book scared me.

So the answer is getting rid of lawns. I cut mine in half by planting trees, shrubs and perennials, but still have more lawn than I want.
Last year I planted winter wheat as a cover crop.. It grew. In spite of weather, weeds, and wildlife I harvested 8 kg of wheat berries from my former vegetable garden.

I wish I could convince the wife we need to stay, dig a well, install wind, solar and battery back-up, and farm more lawn. She want to move to a condo in the city and get rid of the cars.

 

[hmp10]

U.S. investment in EV battery production being pulled back:

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/trump-ev-tax-credit-cuts-091300454.html