Is AB-1346 The Beginning To The End Of The GARDEN TRACTOR?

[DonaldP]

I have to wonder what kind of shape we'll all be when all gasoline powered items such as cars, mowers, etc. are converted to electric. Our electric power grid seems so vulnerable that one little hitch and we'll all be totally powerless.

And how about the cost of replacing the batteries on electric cars, trucks, tractors, etc.. Or, is everything going to become disposable once the original batteries die?

I totally agree with your thoughts.
I was one of the first to send $100 to GM for the opportunity to preorder a 2023 electric pickup.

At around $42,000 plus for a base model it sounds like a viable option, so why not? I’m in the market as my 2010 and 2011 chevy and GMC pickups are ready to retire at 273,000 each since I bought them new.

My concern was that the truck is based on the same chassis that everything is based on with GM… so is it just replacement of the chassis if you have a problem with battery packs, or is everything replaceable inside that chassis?

Interesting…

 

[DonaldP]

Everyone has seen the news articles about the snow mishap on I-95 interstate in Virginia, just a couple weeks ago.
The cars were running out of gas, as the drivers sat there and idled their engines.
The people were cold.

One "SMALL" news article told the story of how a Tesla owner stayed comfortable the entire time,,
The article went on to state that the driver of the Tesla had no concerns about carbon monoxide poisoning,,

That guy seemed to be OK,,, ?? "~"
Maybe as a solution,, we ALL need to move to

Good points!!

 

[DonaldP]

This is a good one! It's true that oil drilling is not exactly environmentally friendly if the products and water is not disposed of properly. The brine from wells used to be released into local water ways to the detriment of those ecosystems.

On the other hand, we simply trade one pollution for another. Cities still have a higher level of particulates and probably causes some health problems in people. However, is that better or worse than piles of animal waste breeding flys and other diseases or getting into the water ways. Even now some water ways have too much bacteria content from the area cities at times.

So true about trading!!!!

The cost to harness Any available power or energy source has a cost to either capture it or transport it if necessary. In the end we have to ask tough questions….and then we have to listen to the answers.

 

[sd455dan]

So true about trading!!!!

The cost to harness Any available power or energy source has a cost to either capture it or transport it if necessary. In the end we have to ask tough questions….and then we have to listen to the answers.

I often think of just how much things would change ,

IF the researchers actually get Fusion power to work.
And if something Like Lockheed Martins Compact unit were a reality and not financially unfeasible for states / country.

Fusion always seems to be a decade or two away but At the point it is solved and works :

We could go to a more Decentralized Grid- which is good from a security and robustness point.
Virtually unlimited growth potential if usage needs increase.
The question of whether battery electric tools/ vehicles make sense would be settled as far as pollution is concerned
Maybe even clean enough that those of us who want to own both or just dino powered equipment would be "allowed" to keep them because they would be a negligible contributor in the grand scheme of things.

Oh well, Back to the real world from a hopeful dream...

 

[LouNY]

It doesn't need to be fusion, compact fission on railcar size skid units.
Roll it right to the city were the power is needed, decentralize the grip.
Keep the interconnects to feed back and forth around.

 

[GT48DXLS]

This thread is interesting... So many people fighting change. Guess what grasshopper, change is the only constant!

Meanwhile, I came here as the result of a search trying to find an electric tractor because I WANT ONE.

I have two acres that I take care of with a Simplicity Legacy that's 23 years old and has gotten to the point where it requires more work to keep running than I'm willing to put into it. Meanwhile, I began collecting electric tools and vehicles 7 years ago... The Legacy is the last thing I own that's gas powered, and I can't wait to replace it with something electric.

macindude, I mean this in all sincerity, as I'm not against electrics as a category of tools...

May all your electric dreams come true in your "pursuit of happiness" as should be your choice and right as an American should these choices be market available.

In my "pursuit of happiness" under the Constitution of the United States, I choose Gas or Diesel to get the job done, I have a choice and it's my right under free market conditions. I would not want to "mandate" you buying gas or diesel when you want electric. Forcing me under an edict or tyrannical, ill thought laws to buy what I don't want and loose what's left of a free market, is wrong.

I did not bring this article up to argue electric or gas/ diesel, but bring attention to a concerning trend that effects us all, our freedom in the Garden Tractor Market, by unconscionable governing mandates that may not get much attention until the freedom is gone.

In my opinion, if we must mandate something, then "Mandate Freedom", and in the USA "Mandate the Constitution" and "Free Market".

GT

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Change is inevitable and change at ever increasing rates is even more inevitable.

Many countries INCLUDING CANADA plans to phase out ALL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES for transportation in next 15 years !!! (net zero emissions mandated)

I would suspect the USA is following suit like most of the rest of the world or risk bearing huge penalties for not participating.

2035 EV target​

On June 29, Canada’s Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said that all new cars and light-duty trucks sold will need to be zero-emissions by 2035. Roughly one-quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from transportation, so the new plan adds some momentum to a broader net-zero economy-wide emissions target by 2050.


15 years..... I hope to still be kicking but who knows.... I never thought I would see it but moving fast.

 

[GT48DXLS]

Change is inevitable and change at ever increasing rates is even more inevitable.

Many countries INCLUDING CANADA plans to phase out ALL INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES for transportation in next 15 years !!! (net zero emissions mandated)

I would suspect the USA is following suit like most of the rest of the world or risk bearing huge penalties for not participating.

2035 EV target​

On June 29, Canada’s Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said that all new cars and light-duty trucks sold will need to be zero-emissions by 2035. Roughly one-quarter of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from transportation, so the new plan adds some momentum to a broader net-zero economy-wide emissions target by 2050.


15 years..... I hope to still be kicking but who knows.... I never thought I would see it but moving fast.

Again, not about change, it's about our "Freedom", and I'm with your Truckers, they have protested your Tyranny with extreme dignity, compassion, peace, and over-all good will. My sincere respect for them in Canada's fight for "Mandating Freedom".

boakley, It sounds like your in favor of forcing a zero emissions policy, that is your right to have that opinion. I have no quarrel with you having an opposing opinion, I'm thankful we still have the ability for now to have differing opinions. But I disagree with forcing the will of the people, short-cutting both our great democracies. I'm also guessing that there are differences of opinion between Canadians and Americans (rhetorical I know, I have been to many places in Canada, The Yukon is my personal favorite), but that's OK. When Countries start to conform to singleness of mind in everything, democracy loses. How sad.

Since this is about Garden Tractors and our freedom to own them, or potentially losing that freedom, if Canadians are OK with their Transport Minister, it's your right, but that would be Canada. I like my gas Garden Tractor.

As for the USA, in my opinion, it's about,

"pursuit of happiness" under the Constitution of the United States, I choose Gas or Diesel to get the job done, I have a choice and it's my right under free market conditions. I would not want to "mandate" you buying gas or diesel when you want electric. Forcing me under an edict or tyrannical, ill thought laws to buy what I don't want and loose what's left of a free market, is wrong.

I did not bring this article up to argue electric or gas/ diesel, but bring attention to a concerning trend that effects us all, our freedom in the Garden Tractor Market, by unconscionable governing mandates that may not get much attention until the freedom is gone.

In my opinion, if we must mandate something, then "Mandate Freedom", and in the USA "Mandate the Constitution" and "Free Market".

GT

GT

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

GT... your assumption that I am a zero emissions type of person is wrong.... I have multiple snowmobiles, atv's, half a dozen diesel tractors, fishing boat and drive a gas F150 to get my groceries. We used to plow our fields with a tracked bulldozer. I run my boilers on wood I cut myself and heat my outdoor pool to 90 degrees with wood. If I could I would use coal but it is being banned here.

I have worked in agriculture all my life and have worked and lived in E. Europe, S.E. Asia, the U.S. and in Canada.

That being said I am also a realist and see what is happening all around me. Kids in school are being trained to be "woke", our politicians are getting younger and younger and seem to forget what its like to struggle for basics, I watched the Super Bowl and I think 100% of the car adds were for electric vehicles, etc....

I am an old salmon and just don't have the energy anymore to fight the onslaught current.

So I would say I am a realist not a environmentalist or zero emissions kinda guy. So for me I no longer care what they do as I have 0 ability to make any change. I hope to get another 15 years out of this body. But I do fear for the younger generation and doubt life will be as good or as easy as I had.

Cheers my friend.. .stay well.


btw: yesterday 4 people in the protest at Couts were arrested for plotting to kill RCMP members (our federal police force that we have cause we have such a big country but so few people that many jurisdictions just cannt afford their own forces). Plans, guns, body armour, ammunition all found in their trailers on the line. So maybe just maybe not all were their for the right reason.

Glad my little slice of heaven is mine as I don't share well with others these days.

 

[MossRoad]

Anyone ever drive an electric go-kart with the speed governor turned off? Way more fun than a gas cart. Insane instant acceleration.