I can't stand these ignorant people... - Page 2

2010-1SS-IBM · 01-10-2014, 09:28 PM

Let's face it, the only realistically "clean" form of energy that would come anywhere near meeting our needs would be nuclear. Everything else is a minor contributor, or wishful thinking.

And if essentially all electricity was being generated by nuclear reactors, oil would be so dirt cheap that electric cars still wouldn't be economical.

*mlee* · 01-10-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

If he wants to drive a car like that...that is fine. But when you boast about saving the world, you'd better get your sh!t straight.

and this guy is probably just looking for someone to say something about it.

evilstevie · 01-10-2014, 09:39 PM

His car doesn't burn oil. Like his plate says. And I'm sure it's a play on the term "buy oil".

???

I'm not getting the outrage here I guess.

mikeyg36 · 01-10-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by evilstevie

His car doesn't burn oil. Like his plate says. And I'm sure it's a play on the term "buy oil".

???

I'm not getting the outrage here I guess.

I didn't put it in the OP but when I asked him about it he said that it's because his car didn't burn fossil fuels.

Batmanntexas · 01-10-2014, 10:03 PM

quoted from eHow...."Petroleum products account for approximately 22 percent of the materials used in the average tire. This equates to between 5 and 10 gallons of petroleum products, usually crude oil, natural gas or other hydrocarbons."

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7455418_mu...#ixzz2q3ixqIk9

Some people are COMPLETE morons!

el ess A · 01-10-2014, 10:05 PM

What's in the wheel bearings??? Um...OIL.

Fred 6528 · 01-11-2014, 05:41 AM

Tell him thanks for taking one for the team

*DGthe3* · 01-11-2014, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

And he said he wasn't burning fossil fuels...

You are assuming that he recharges his car from the grid. I would not dismiss the possibility that his house has a bunch of solar panels on the roof or maybe even a small wind turbine out back. Is it likely? Probably not. But I suspect that owners of EV's are waaay more likely have an 'off the grid' power supply for their house (or at least for their garage) than the average person.

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Originally Posted by el ess A

What's in the wheel bearings??? Um...OIL.

If you are burning oil in your wheel bearings, then something has gone seriously wrong.

*The_Blur* · 01-11-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

He went from burning oil to burning coal, and doesn't seem to realize that there isn't a difference when it comes to the environment. I should add that he said to me that he was "no longer burning fossil fuels"

The coal is worse. In fact, ambient radiation from burning coal is at least 3 times higher than nuclear power plants in the US.

roorback · 01-11-2014, 09:48 AM

Why so much hate for those who want to decrease dependency on oil? Yes, oil is part of the car in some form, but obviously some are trying to limit when possible. Plus, there is limits on greenhouse gasses which benefits everyone.

Why the HP people cannot respect others baffles me. No electric cars aren't perfect, but unless this person specifically came up to you and lectured you about your car then you shouldn't be saying a darn thing. You'd expect to be able to buy and drive what you want without criticism, so why not let this (and other electric drivers) do the same?

Ignorance you say? Indeed.

mikeyg36 · 01-11-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by roorback

Why so much hate for those who want to decrease dependency on oil? Yes, oil is part of the car in some form, but obviously some are trying to limit when possible. Plus, there is limits on greenhouse gasses which benefits everyone.

Why the HP people cannot respect others baffles me. No electric cars aren't perfect, but unless this person specifically came up to you and lectured you about your car then you shouldn't be saying a darn thing. You'd expect to be able to buy and drive what you want without criticism, so why not let this (and other electric drivers) do the same?

Ignorance you say? Indeed.

I don't mind electric cars until their drivers start thinking they're better than everyone else or that feel the need to tell everyone that their car is electric. It's like me putting stickers on my car saying that I get 12 mpg and don't have cats. If you want to drive around in a Tesla or a prius or a volt I honestly don't give 2 shits, it's when you brag about it that I'm going to say something.

Dizzy82 · 01-11-2014, 12:33 PM

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and this guy is probably just looking for someone to say something about it.

Thanks to this thread, mission accomplished.

TOBY J · 01-12-2014, 12:16 PM

I've found most TESLA owners to be more arrogant than any other car owner group.

tones2SS · 01-12-2014, 08:05 PM

HA HA!!!

01-10-2014, 10:03 PM	#19
Batmanntexas Drives: 2012 Camaro SS (2SS) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,403 View My Garage	quoted from eHow...."Petroleum products account for approximately 22 percent of the materials used in the average tire. This equates to between 5 and 10 gallons of petroleum products, usually crude oil, natural gas or other hydrocarbons." Read more: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7455418_mu...#ixzz2q3ixqIk9 Some people are COMPLETE morons! __________________ 745RWHP/634RWTQ on 93 @ 10psi 806/676 on E85 @ 10psi Currently @15-16psi.... COTW 9/8/14

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el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,687	What's in the wheel bearings??? Um...OIL. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

01-12-2014, 08:05 PM	#28
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,096	HA HA!!! Attached Images __________________

01-10-2014, 09:28 PM	#15
2010-1SS-IBM Drives: 1998 Nissan, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 827	Let's face it, the only realistically "clean" form of energy that would come anywhere near meeting our needs would be nuclear. Everything else is a minor contributor, or wishful thinking. And if essentially all electricity was being generated by nuclear reactors, oil would be so dirt cheap that electric cars still wouldn't be economical.

01-10-2014, 09:39 PM	#17
evilstevie Drives: 2022 RBM 2SS 1le Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CNY Posts: 144	His car doesn't burn oil. Like his plate says. And I'm sure it's a play on the term "buy oil". ??? I'm not getting the outrage here I guess.

01-11-2014, 05:41 AM	#21
Fred 6528 Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: va Posts: 983	Tell him thanks for taking one for the team

01-11-2014, 09:48 AM	#24
roorback Drives: V8 permagrin Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here Posts: 618	Why so much hate for those who want to decrease dependency on oil? Yes, oil is part of the car in some form, but obviously some are trying to limit when possible. Plus, there is limits on greenhouse gasses which benefits everyone. Why the HP people cannot respect others baffles me. No electric cars aren't perfect, but unless this person specifically came up to you and lectured you about your car then you shouldn't be saying a darn thing. You'd expect to be able to buy and drive what you want without criticism, so why not let this (and other electric drivers) do the same? Ignorance you say? Indeed.

01-12-2014, 12:16 PM	#27
TOBY J Drives: BLOWN CAMARO SS PORSCHE PANNY TURBO Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 262	I've found most TESLA owners to be more arrogant than any other car owner group.