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Old 05-29-2021, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tuccillo View Post
If there is a problem with the electrical grips or even just a power failure then you are still SOL with a gas car since you can't pump gas without power.

“As it turns out, gas stations that pump while the power is out rely entirely on transfer switches and generators. In the past, gas stations weren’t required to have generators or an alternative way to power their gas pumping if the electricity went out— so during a blackout, residents would be left without power and gasoline.”