Fully Charged with Chad Dubois and Jacob St. Onge

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 Produced by BNV Media: https://www.bnvmedia.ca/