Craziest thing I have been told while driving my Plug In Prius

That's the problem with most EVs, the lack of educating is creating this 'fear factor', it's something I'm personally trying to fight for, and am sure others here are as well. Then again, there are trucks out where with dual fuel tanks, so I guess the reasoning wasn't too far fetched.

 

That is really amusing on one hand but really sad on the other. It goes to show how clueless the typical American is when it comes to hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles.

I hear similar comments at work. I am not sure it is because the auto industry has not done a very good job of educating the public or the public just does not care enough to learn. Like most things in life, I am guessing it is a little of both.

I know from experience that the sales people at the dealerships do not help the situation. I am not sure they understand.

 

While on the subject of getting gasoline at Costco, I have been stuck behind a large pickup, and when the driver finally finished filling up the tank and I was getting ready to move up the line, he put the nozzle into the other tank.

 

That directly addresses the fear factor. Stealth has proven advantageous in the past. Why not with the plug too?

 

there are still some that think a regular non-plug hybrid requires a plug!

 

This kind of reminds me of the Chevy Volt commercial last year that showed the guy at the gas station for a bathroom break and everyone kept saying "I thought these were electric and don't use gas".

There are lots of misconceptions out there, and I don't think most of them will go anywhere until people actually drive an electrified car.

 

I've had a gas station attendant spot the EV filler door and wave me off to the other side of the pump, thinking that was the fuel door.

 

As an Oregonian, I guess you are used to explaining to out-of-staters what this thing "gas station attendant" is.

 

As a TRANSPLANTED NEW YORKER, I find it VERY frustrating not being able to pump my own gas! Particularly when I had to worry about the 600WHP Supra cracking piston ring lands if the attendant messed up and put 87 octane in the tank instead of 92.

I am NOT a fan of big brother, or subsidized welfare, both of which are in play in that policy that requires attendants to pump your gas in OR and NJ.

 

Aw heck... Some of us are old enough, no matter where we live, to remember them kids! They were usually high school kids who would come over and ask if you wanted Ethel or High Test, then offer to check your oil. They would then put the fill spout in the tank opening and lock er open. While they waited they would then clean all the windshields with a sponge and a squeegie thingie. Never forget my first VW bug when an older attendant wanted to check the oil, I said sure and he proceeded to open up the front trunk. Had the darndest confused look on his face until I informed him the putt putt motor was on the other end of the car.

I was at a chainsaw sales and repair place picking up my old chainsaw today and the owner never heard me drive in (EV mode). He was working on a mower assembly (an electric) on the tailgate of his pickup truck. I got out of the car and slammed the door hard and he jumped about 10 feet. I showed him that the PiP appeared to have a fill door on both sides. Then opened the electric door... Should have seen the look on his face. He was very interested in the car as he is sold on the whole concept of EVs, PHEVs (just had never seen one up close) and electric powered equipment (He sells WORX electric mowers, chain saws and snow blowers). Had a bunch of questions about how the car worked.

It is up to each of us the explain and promote!

 

Went through the same thing when I first got the PIP. The look on the attendant's face was priceless.

 

i would like a nice 'plug in hybrid' decal for my rear bumper.

 

Stick on letters from K-Mart?

 

sounds kinda cheesy.

 

All in the eye of the beholder!

 

Oh I get it Wisconsin, Cheesy! Ha! good one.