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In May, Stihl introduced a new battery system that taps high-performance batteries
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These batteries use a relatively new, more efficient design for lithium battery cells, known as tabless cells.
Key facts
- Stihl, a power tool manufacturer headquartered in Germany, aims for battery-powered equipment to make up 35% of its sales by next year, and 80% by 2035
- But in 2022, after the Covid-19 pandemic made many people more sensitive to noise, and following a couple of years of research and development, the company realised that its aerospace-grade fans
- The battery on Whisper Aero's blower lasts up to 50 minutes at full power
- It's on track to meet the 2027 goal in Europe, though sales in the US have been slower
Summary
Part of the soundtrack to a day in southern California is the drone of petrol-powered gardening equipment. Noise is one of the main reasons that cities around the US, external are banning petrol landscaping tools or encouraging electric alternatives. These alternatives have the additional benefits of reducing carbon emissions, vibrations and the exposure of landscapers to pollution. In addition they can mean longer working hours, as they can be used at times when residents demand quiet. Today, the reporter is taking part in training run by the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), an organisation supporting the transition towards electric landscaping equipment.