I gave Tesla some dis yesterday on the Super Chargers in Yuma, but today I was going over some weekend pics and this one should get more attention IMO.
This was the ICE gas line as we stopped for a gallon of water was all (and a really good idea it turned out!) When we pulled up, we were so glad we didn't have to wait there, then chuckled some. Lol, Karma or what later that day? We also felt like foreigners and here's a safety tip: DO NOT block a gas pump to clean your windshield or to get air. Bad idea, people are not friendly.
Think about their process - we all lived it so nothing new here. But just for a reminder of what we're NOT missing.
1. Pay First? At some places they need to stand in line to pay for the gas up front or hand over a credit card (newer stops don't require this).
2. Then wait in line until you're at an open pump, and you waste 2 min to decide which octane you need today (oh wait, put out your cigarette first).
3. Then visit the restroom (a line there ladies?). But it needs a special key attached to a stick.
4. When you're done, now go shut off the pump (what, no notifications?)
5. Come inside to pay (forgot mask again?) but then spend another 5 min trying trying on soda lids to find the right size - you know that store with all the healthiest food.
6. Back in line to pay at "Pump #... Um... it's that grey Camry out there".
7. Maybe someone cleaned the windshield, but if driving solo, that's got to happen in there too.
8. Tires "look" OK, but wait... "Do you have 10W-30 oil?" Oops spilled some more on the exhaust manifold. And then you track that crap on your shoes right back into your vehicle or home. They all know you should never mix your oils without some oil foaming potential. Or do they?
9. Then you're stuck bc the guy in front shut off his engine and it overheated... WHAT AN IDIOT! And now he's going for the radiator cap... "STOP" someone yells out. Wow, that doesn't happen when it's 118F.
10. Then some idiot starts a new line from the other direction. The nerve to change the flow of traffic! I think there's a fight.
Meanwhile, that "pit stop" just turned into "No seriously... we gotta get back on the road people" some 30-45 min later. And people are worried about a 15-25 min Charge Time and getting better all the time? They must be blocking out memories or they really do believe they kept the pit stop to 5 min. Ya right...
This was the ICE gas line as we stopped for a gallon of water was all (and a really good idea it turned out!) When we pulled up, we were so glad we didn't have to wait there, then chuckled some. Lol, Karma or what later that day? We also felt like foreigners and here's a safety tip: DO NOT block a gas pump to clean your windshield or to get air. Bad idea, people are not friendly.
Think about their process - we all lived it so nothing new here. But just for a reminder of what we're NOT missing.
1. Pay First? At some places they need to stand in line to pay for the gas up front or hand over a credit card (newer stops don't require this).
2. Then wait in line until you're at an open pump, and you waste 2 min to decide which octane you need today (oh wait, put out your cigarette first).
3. Then visit the restroom (a line there ladies?). But it needs a special key attached to a stick.
4. When you're done, now go shut off the pump (what, no notifications?)
5. Come inside to pay (forgot mask again?) but then spend another 5 min trying trying on soda lids to find the right size - you know that store with all the healthiest food.
6. Back in line to pay at "Pump #... Um... it's that grey Camry out there".
7. Maybe someone cleaned the windshield, but if driving solo, that's got to happen in there too.
8. Tires "look" OK, but wait... "Do you have 10W-30 oil?" Oops spilled some more on the exhaust manifold. And then you track that crap on your shoes right back into your vehicle or home. They all know you should never mix your oils without some oil foaming potential. Or do they?
9. Then you're stuck bc the guy in front shut off his engine and it overheated... WHAT AN IDIOT! And now he's going for the radiator cap... "STOP" someone yells out. Wow, that doesn't happen when it's 118F.
10. Then some idiot starts a new line from the other direction. The nerve to change the flow of traffic! I think there's a fight.
Meanwhile, that "pit stop" just turned into "No seriously... we gotta get back on the road people" some 30-45 min later. And people are worried about a 15-25 min Charge Time and getting better all the time? They must be blocking out memories or they really do believe they kept the pit stop to 5 min. Ya right...
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