Welcome to the very first episode of Power Moves, a new series exploring the shift from gas to battery-powered tools and equipment.

In Episode 1, hosts Ryan McIntyre and Stirling Hart sit down with Chad Dubois and Jacob St. Onge from STIHL Canada to break down the evolution of battery technology, how battery-powered equipment performs in the real world, and what professionals need to know before making the switch.

From battery management systems and charging setups to weather resistance, runtime, maintenance, noise reduction, and the future of outdoor power equipment, this episode tackles the biggest questions around battery-powered tools.

Show notes:

00:00 - Introduction

00:28 - Meet Chad Dubois and Jacob St. Onge

01:24 - Why battery-powered tools are gaining traction

02:55 - STIHL battery management system explained

04:22 - STIHL battery platforms: AS, AK, and AP

06:06 - Charging, storage, and temperature tips

08:15 - Battery tools vs gas startup issues

09:24 - Where battery adoption is growing fastest

10:31 - Can battery tools be used in the rain?

12:15 - Battery maintenance vs gas maintenance

13:36 - How long do STIHL batteries last?

15:07 - Charging battery fleets and jobsite setups

16:59 - Do battery tools have enough power?

21:34 - STIHL Connected and fleet management

24:17 - Noise, emissions, and city regulations

Visit: ​​https://www.stihl.ca/en/search?text=battery

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