Home Depot and Lowe's see the switch from gas-powered to battery-powered outdoor tools as a big business opportunity. The upgrade cycle has been fueled by California's ban on the sale of gas-powered ...

Across the U.S., the roar of gasoline-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, and other outdoor power tools is being replaced by the less punishing whir of their electric counterparts.

The gas versus electric debate has long raged among homeowners. Gas-powered mowers, edgers, and power washers, for instance have reigned supreme for many years. The duration of use compared to battery ...