Photography by Danny Fulgencio
This morning, the City of Dallas unveiled new all-battery-powered and automated maintenance equipment to highlight its commitment to reducing carbon emissions, improving environmental quality, and advancing the latest park maintenance technology.
City leaders were able to preview the equipment – which includes robotic mowers, trimmers and blowers. Dallas Parks and Recreation will use the equipment exclusively at the 277-acre Kiest Park in Oak Cliff.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex does not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ground level ozone. With battery powered equipment, the park department is reducing pollutants that contribute to ground level ozone formation. Introducing this technology decreases the environmental impact created by fuel-powered equipment.
These efforts align with the City of Dallas’ Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan (CECAP), designed to improve air quality through eight major goals and 97 specific actions.
