mspohr
Well-Known Member
I think Ralston was talking about cars, not trucks. Although there are people working on electric trucks (initially for short range applications).Diesel sales will continue strong for vehicles that need to do real work. In US all new gas/convenience stores include as many diesel pumps as gas; not the case 10 years ago. The semi is on a fast rising curve due to its flexibility vs railroads and will dominate transport indefinitely. I hope Tesla is working on a battery powered Kenworth.
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TFA makes the point that gas stations are only marginally profitable and that they make most of their profit from selling food, etc. inside the "convenience mart".I often go through a gas station because it is convenient and on my way home. I live past the suburbs and am considered rural. I'll go through the Tim's drive through or pick up milk. The grocery store would be further away and not on my way home. I don't go to the pumps though :biggrin: