29.05.2008 23:36 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Gas-powered lawn mower gone solar via 3-step mod

Filed under: Household With the price of gas these days, it's no wonder people are skittish when it comes to moving lawns. What's more, gas-powered mowers have been shown to pollute up to 7 times as much as vehicles. Sure, you could go get a manual mower and get some exercise, but why do that when you can convert your gas-powered mower into an electric one? This modification takes you through three steps to do just that, including: removing the engine and installing an electric replacement, converting the engine to one powered by solar panels, and installing the solar panel. Expect conversion costs to run around $1,500. Of course, you could always just buy a

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