Electric leaf blowers are coming to San Francisco
By Daniel Montes
Noisy, gas-powered leaf blowers to be replaced with quieter, electric models
The decision to switch to electric blowers is a costly one, but the move will be easier on the ears for San Francisco residents.
SAN FRANCISCO - In an effort to reduce the city s carbon foot print, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Friday said it s phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and replacing them with electric battery powered models.
Starting next month, Rec and Park will stop purchasing gas powered backpack blowers with two-stroke engines and begin replacing them over the next 18 months with electric battery powered models.
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