There are even automatic electric lawn mowers that operate using sunlight. Solar cells on the top power the mower, which mows in random patterns whenever there is sunlight within the boundaries set by fences or a buried signal wire. The Weed Eater Robotic Solar Mower was introduced to the market in 1994. The Solar Turtle is also available from Real Goods. The Robomow is a conventionally charged electric mower that operates automatically, mowing the lawn without need of your assistance.
Some setup is required to establish the lawn perimeter.
After that, charge it, move it into place, let it go. Once it is done, put it away and plug it in again. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality a gasoline-powered lawnmower can produce as much air pollution as a car engine, while producing only a small fraction of the useful power. According to an Energy Partners, Inc. press release, a gas-powered lawn mower produces as much smog in 20 hours of operation as a 1996 car after driving 26,000 miles. One interesting variation on the electric lawnmower was produced by Astro Electric of Sault Ste.