$5.00 per gallon gas

[SalesServiceGuy]

Are you or majority of America better of now . Remember the last 2 years of Trump had a democratically control of the house .The pandemic had a BIG effect on Trumps economy that had to be adjusted like no other .

... everyone is better off with the ex President gone! He launched a failed coup attempt against the US gov't and democracy and will probably be charged by the Dept of Justice for this high crime where some people died and many were injured.

A record number of Americans now have jobs so for them life is much better.

[KenB]

Journalists Hook RV Up to $93K Electric Truck, Found It Wouldn't Even Make 100 Miles Before Needing a Recharge

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Check this out: A good explanation of some of the battery technology.

Here's Why I'll Die Before I Buy an Electric Car - YouTube

[slimslob]

Distance towing with an electric vehicle is a joke, at least at this point in time.

Can you imagine a family vacation out West where it's sometimes 150 miles between service (and I use the term loosely) stations? And that's for gas.

I realize that EV owners get maps as to where the charging stations are, but it's still a pain.

Just like any other emergent technology, it's having growing pains, and early adapters will have issues. In time, the technology will change to make it much more liveable, but it ain't there yet.

So say an EV owner is headed on vacation map in hand of where all the charging stations are located. They reach a charging station in the middle of nowhere to discover that there is a power outage and restoration is not expected for at least 4 hours and the backup diesel generator is out of fuel. The current temperature is in the upper 90F with 60% humidity.

[bsm2]

So say an EV owner is headed on vacation map in hand of where all the charging stations are located. They reach a charging station in the middle of nowhere to discover that there is a power outage and restoration is not expected for at least 4 hours and the backup diesel generator is out of fuel. The current temperature is in the upper 90F with 60% humidity.

Maybe a Hurricane headed to Alabama accorded to the sharpie marker and he stops at a 7 11 and they're out of Mountain Dew. What does he do?

[copier addict]

So say an EV owner is headed on vacation map in hand of where all the charging stations are located. They reach a charging station in the middle of nowhere to discover that there is a power outage and restoration is not expected for at least 4 hours and the backup diesel generator is out of fuel. The current temperature is in the upper 90F with 60% humidity.

I suppose they would be in the same situation as the family waiting at the gas station in the same power outage. Don't ya think?

[KenB]

I suppose they would be in the same situation as the family waiting at the gas station in the same power outage. Don't ya think?

Back in 2014, I had to travel to an account in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I am in Cleveland, about 200 miles away.

I went down the night before, and stayed in a hotel.

There was a very widespread power outage that covered most all of the Cincinnati area and a large part of Northern Kentucky that lasted for about 12 or so hours.

Every gas station in sight had cars parked at the pumps, most of them unoccupied.

You need power to pump gas.

[slimslob]

I suppose they would be in the same situation as the family waiting at the gas station in the same power outage. Don't ya think?

Except that the next gas station with power would most likely be well within the range of their remaining fuel. If not, the auto club will send out 5 gallons. Been there, done that.

[slimslob]

Back in 2014, I had to travel to an account in Cincinnati, Ohio, and I am in Cleveland, about 200 miles away.

I went down the night before, and stayed in a hotel.

There was a very widespread power outage that covered most all of the Cincinnati area and a large part of Northern Kentucky that lasted for about 12 or so hours.

Every gas station in sight had cars parked at the pumps, most of them unoccupied.

You need power to pump gas.

I was at a NOMDA convention when the New York City blackout of 1977 occurred. I was staying at the Americana Hotel and had just gotten off the elevator when the lights started to flicker. Got to my room and watched out the window as the blackness spread across Manhattan. Had the power gone out while I was still in the elevator it may have become an interesting night. The only other occupants of the elevator at the time were 5 American Airlines Stewardesses.

[bsm2]

Except that the next gas station with power would most likely be well within the range of their remaining fuel. If not, the auto club will send out 5 gallons. Been there, done that.

Fantasy Buddy the aftermath of Hurricane Irma entire towns were without power for DAYS or weeks
I filled up my tank the week before so I had no issues

[KenB]

Except that the next gas station with power would most likely be well within the range of their remaining fuel. If not, the auto club will send out 5 gallons. Been there, done that.

Will the tow trucks of tomorrow be equipped with a generator for those unfortunate enough to run out of juice, or will they have to pay big bucks to get towed?