The EPA's decision to encourage vented gas cans marks a significant shift in the design of portable fuel containers. Let's take a look at how gas can designs have evolved and what this means for consumers: Pre-2009 Designs:
- Vented: Yes
- Fuel Flow: Smooth and fast
- Spills: Minimal
- Environmental Impact: Higher vapor emissions
- Vented: No
- Fuel Flow: Slow and controlled, often leading to frustration
- Spills: More frequent
- Environmental Impact: Lower vapor emissions, but at the cost of usability
- Vented: Yes, with automatic closure
- Fuel Flow: Expected to be smooth and fast again
- Spills: Reduced
- Environmental Impact: Balanced, with vents that close when not in use