Horror for car drivers - beware, worrying picture content

Skybird · 04-25-11, 04:35 PM

No joke, though. In Germany, due to the controversial introduction of socalled E10-gasoline, and due tp the prohibition of truck traffic over the Easter weekend, there have been regions where nortmal "super" gas has run out of supply. In the area of Stuttgart, where the picture has been taken, 1 in 5 gas stations should have been out of super gas on Monday. In the night, customers oversaw the price tags, says this article, took 10 and 20 liters, and called the police when being told they had to pay 100, and 200 Euros. They had to pay nevertheless, since the prices wehre not set up by the station keeprs, but the oil company's HQ.

E10 is another one of those prestige projects by which politicians try to shine, no matter the price, it is gasoline with a 5 or 10% share of ethanol. The introduction is mandatory for all suppliers who are threatened with penalties if they do not reach certain sale quotas for it. There problem is - stubborn stupid to-be-ordered Germans simply do not want to buy it, and almost boycot it, due to fears and research-founded concerns that the motors of their cars could suffer from it. There is also heavy criticism - which meets deaf ears on side of politicians, how could it be any different - that the growing share of oil-roduction in general agriculture increasdes food prices both in Germany and the eU, as well as in the third world.

I personally think that ethanol-basded gas only makes sense in some countries like Brazil and Sweden. In a country like Germany, or central europe in general, it is almost obscene to reserve agricultural capacities for oil production.

Another example of failed attempt to micro-manage all and everything for opportunistic reasons. Instead of penalising the non-offering of E10, Germany should massively raise taxes on cars not being ecology-friendly, finally introduce a speed limit on Autobahnen, and limit the horsepowers of motors or make speed-limiters mandatory. Since this would mean war with the German car-makers who excel in producing especially luxury cars and fast cars, no politician dares to do this.

Fish In The Water · 04-25-11, 04:38 PM

Wow...

Welcome to the future. Might be time to start looking around for a good horse.

Skybird · 04-25-11, 04:49 PM

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Wow...

Welcome to the future.

In the long run, yes.

AVGWarhawk · 04-25-11, 06:51 PM

I'll get a bike.

MH · 04-25-11, 07:54 PM

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Another example of failed attempt to micro-manage all and everything for opportunistic reasons. Instead of penalising the non-offering of E10, Germany should massively raise taxes on cars not being ecology-friendly, finally introduce a speed limit on Autobahnen, and limit the horsepowers of motors or make speed-limiters mandatory. Since this would mean war with the German car-makers who excel in producing especially luxury cars and fast cars, no politician dares to do this.

That would be fun.

OR THIS

FIREWALL · 04-25-11, 07:58 PM

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That would be fun.

Lots of Sunshine and Water and, that might grow into a real car someday.

Fish In The Water · 04-25-11, 08:05 PM

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What's that got under the hood? A squirrel and a wheel?

Anthony W. · 04-25-11, 08:19 PM

I'm still not giving up my high compression ratio catless big block!

Just need a car I can mount it in... lol

Aramike · 04-25-11, 09:59 PM

Nothing like how, in a world fraught with hunger, the environmental political movements gain so much power that we are forced to consume our food as fuel, whilst vast supplies of more efficient energy lay untapped.

Fish In The Water · 04-25-11, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Aramike

Nothing like how, in a world fraught with hunger, the environmental political movements gain so much power that we are forced to consume our food as fuel...

Not to mention it drives up the cost of basic food staples to the point where we end up with rioting in the third world because they can't afford them anymore.

But hey, it's all about 'going green' so all the added starvation, misery and suffering doesn't amount to a hill of beans...

papa_smurf · 04-26-11, 05:09 AM

After the excellent Top Gear review, you will want one of these:

The Peel P50.

04-25-11, 04:35 PM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Horror for car drivers - beware, worrying picture content No joke, though. In Germany, due to the controversial introduction of socalled E10-gasoline, and due tp the prohibition of truck traffic over the Easter weekend, there have been regions where nortmal "super" gas has run out of supply. In the area of Stuttgart, where the picture has been taken, 1 in 5 gas stations should have been out of super gas on Monday. In the night, customers oversaw the price tags, says this article, took 10 and 20 liters, and called the police when being told they had to pay 100, and 200 Euros. They had to pay nevertheless, since the prices wehre not set up by the station keeprs, but the oil company's HQ. E10 is another one of those prestige projects by which politicians try to shine, no matter the price, it is gasoline with a 5 or 10% share of ethanol. The introduction is mandatory for all suppliers who are threatened with penalties if they do not reach certain sale quotas for it. There problem is - stubborn stupid to-be-ordered Germans simply do not want to buy it, and almost boycot it, due to fears and research-founded concerns that the motors of their cars could suffer from it. There is also heavy criticism - which meets deaf ears on side of politicians, how could it be any different - that the growing share of oil-roduction in general agriculture increasdes food prices both in Germany and the eU, as well as in the third world. I personally think that ethanol-basded gas only makes sense in some countries like Brazil and Sweden. In a country like Germany, or central europe in general, it is almost obscene to reserve agricultural capacities for oil production. Another example of failed attempt to micro-manage all and everything for opportunistic reasons. Instead of penalising the non-offering of E10, Germany should massively raise taxes on cars not being ecology-friendly, finally introduce a speed limit on Autobahnen, and limit the horsepowers of motors or make speed-limiters mandatory. Since this would mean war with the German car-makers who excel in producing especially luxury cars and fast cars, no politician dares to do this. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 04-25-11 at 04:47 PM.

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Anthony W. Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 850 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I'm still not giving up my high compression ratio catless big block! Just need a car I can mount it in... lol __________________ Sunken Mustangs Proud Ford Mustang owner "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" - Admiral David Farragut Run silent - run deep - keep the baffles clear - targets front and center. Private pilot and history buff

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	After the excellent Top Gear review, you will want one of these: The Peel P50. __________________

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Fish In The Water Prince of the Sea SUBSIM Welcome Committee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Watching over U-253 Posts: 3,527 Downloads: 98 Uploads: 2	Wow... Welcome to the future. Might be time to start looking around for a good horse.

04-25-11, 09:59 PM	#9
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	Nothing like how, in a world fraught with hunger, the environmental political movements gain so much power that we are forced to consume our food as fuel, whilst vast supplies of more efficient energy lay untapped.