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xkcd #2948: Electric vs Gas (xkcd.com)
submitted 4 months ago by schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de to c/xkcd@lemmy.world
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An idling gas engine may be annoyingly loud, but that's the price you pay for having WAY less torque available at a standstill.

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[–] JustZ@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago (2 children)

You should just live near the place you're driving to.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Oh my God, why didn't I think of that! Simply have more money, thank you internet stranger. My problems are solved!

[–] JustZ@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

Real shit though, I can solve your problems. Just tell me what they are, I'll give you my best answer.

[–] Solemn@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I'm glad you think I can afford to triple my rent, but that's not happening.

Edit: If you mean the road trip scenario, my family works in various different industries, and the opportunities are better in different cities. That's also not happening.