Each gas lawn mower in use adds more than 85 decibels to noise pollution levels. Evolving technology has helped new mower models gain a foothold: In 2021, according to market research firm Fact.MR, electric and battery-powered mowers accounted for half the revenue of the global lawn mower market. Enter autonomous lawn mowers. Like battery-powered mowers, they reduce air and noise pollution, and some say they also help cultivate a healthier lawn. There are still kinks to be worked out though: Not every property is suited to an autonomous mower, and prices are still high enough to make many homeowners balk.

Source: Washington Post August 02, 2023 18:50 UTC