Environmental
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Gasoline
is one of the dirtiest
and most dangerous-behind diesel-for its emissions, especially carbon
monoxide and a mixture of oxides and nitrogen. The result is that many
cities have banned the use of commercial mowers before 1 p.m. on
“ozone action” days.
A recent California Air Resources Board report shows lawnmowers statewide emit 8.28 tons of VOCs per day. To top it off, lawn and garden equipment users inadvertently add to the problem by spilling 17 million gallons of fuel each year while refilling their outdoor power equipment. That's more petroleum than spilled by the Exxon Valdez in the Gulf of Alaska. Propane is Environmentally Friendly Up to 60% reduction in smog forming emissions compared to gasoline and diesel. Up to 80% reduction in toxic emissions compared to gasoline and diesel. Profitable The cost of propane fuel averages about 30-40% less per gallon than gasoline and diesel. |