Universal batteries for cordless tools?!

[Bansh88]

****Mother fuck! Just saw this was April 1. Sumbitch


You guys see this? Making all brands use the same battery system. Jesus, that would be awesome from a user standpoint. Manufacturers are gonna hate it.
Not sure I like the the gov dictating things like this but I do see it as an overall positive action. What's the downside?

DOGE Mandates Power Tool Manufacturers Use Single Battery Platform

DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has directed the DOE and EPA to mandate all manufacturers use a single power tool battery.

www.protoolreviews.com

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

****Mother fuck! Just saw this was April 1. Sumbitch


You guys see this? Making all brands use the same battery system. Jesus, that would be awesome from a user standpoint. Manufacturers are gonna hate it.
Not sure I like the the gov dictating things like this but I do see it as an overall positive action. What's the downside?

DOGE Mandates Power Tool Manufacturers Use Single Battery Platform

DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has directed the DOE and EPA to mandate all manufacturers use a single power tool battery.

www.protoolreviews.com

Don't think that's an April fools joke, huh?

 

[Crusty]

Don't think that's an April fools joke, huh?

Except at the bottom of the article, how could Bansh88 know?

LOL

I'd expect to see this level of BS start in Europe, much like C Ports on all mobile devices....they got Apple to do it, so it's possible (still dumb)

 

[TheSPAINishLover]

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[Rockwood]

****Mother fuck! Just saw this was April 1. Sumbitch


You guys see this? Making all brands use the same battery system. Jesus, that would be awesome from a user standpoint. Manufacturers are gonna hate it.
Not sure I like the the gov dictating things like this but I do see it as an overall positive action. What's the downside?

DOGE Mandates Power Tool Manufacturers Use Single Battery Platform

DOGE (the Department of Government Efficiency) has directed the DOE and EPA to mandate all manufacturers use a single power tool battery.

www.protoolreviews.com

I was bummed when I saw it was a joke.

Oh well, back to adapters for me so I can get non-Teal tools that I like, whether it's cheap ass finish nailers, or bad ass impact wrenches, without having to buy more batteries.

 

[rivermobster]

I was bummed when I saw it was a joke.

Oh well, back to adapters for me so I can get non-Teal tools that I like, whether it's cheap ass finish nailers, or bad ass impact wrenches, without having to buy more batteries.

I got suckered too.

Nice "Tag"

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

Except at the bottom of the article, how could Bansh88 know?

LOL

I'd expect to see this level of BS start in Europe, much like C Ports on all mobile devices....they got Apple to do it, so it's possible (still dumb)

C ports on everything is great. The only hang-up is headphones, and kinda has been since apple went away with the 1/8"uni.

Now the bean counters at apple don't include a charging cable or headphones with a new phone. If you're a wired guy like me, ya gotta buy a new set or a dongle to make shit work.

 

[Esco]

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