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> By 2020, gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and similar equipment [in California] could produce more ozone pollution than all the millions of cars in California combined. Two-stroke engines are that dirty. Cars have become that clean.

After using a lightweight electric mower, I can't imagine going back. I would be 100% on board with the electrification of most small engines, as soon as gains in efficiency and power make that viable.