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Imagine different gasoline plugs...that would be stupid, isnt't it? Or different fuel formula for different car models or different AC sockets in the same house

Imagine different gasoline plugs...that would be stupid, isnt't it? Or different fuel formula for different car models or different AC sockets in the same house... Also I'm not sure why you hold Asia so dear. You may soon get some centrally planned standards from China in the EV market and not only(i.e online services such tiktok)

tacitusarc 4y ago
I was unable to find any record of legislation forcing standardization of gas pump form factors. Also, in my experience different pumps operate at different rates. I think the fact that pumps tend to be quite similar is a result of their mechanical nature, where less precision is required.
- heretogetout 4y ago
  Check this out: > (f) Every retailer and wholesale purchaser-consumer shall equip all gasoline pumps from which gasoline is dispensed into motor vehicles with a nozzle spout that meets all the following specifications: > (1) The outside diameter of the terminal end shall not be greater than 0.840 inches (2.134 centimeters). > (2) The terminal end shall have a straight section of at least 2.5 inches (6.34 centimeters). https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/80.22 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/80.22 Edit: fixed formatting
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  - tacitusarc 4y ago
    Fantastic, that’s exactly what I was looking for, thank you! I thought maybe there would be an earlier law, this one is about 100 years after the advent of cars. I suppose we’re close to thirty years past what could reasonably be considered the advent of cell phones, so maybe legislation about now is reasonable. I appreciate the find.
noahtallen 4y ago
I agree with you, but noting that fuel may not be the best example as you have both completely different fuels (like diesel) and different types of normal gas (premium) Still though, having the same “regular” gas at every single gas station is an underrated benefit!
afiori 4y ago
> different AC sockets in the same house cries in Italian...

tacitusarc 4y ago

I was unable to find any record of legislation forcing standardization of gas pump form factors. Also, in my experience different pumps operate at different rates. I think the fact that pumps tend to be quite similar is a result of their mechanical nature, where less precision is required.

heretogetout 4y ago
Check this out: > (f) Every retailer and wholesale purchaser-consumer shall equip all gasoline pumps from which gasoline is dispensed into motor vehicles with a nozzle spout that meets all the following specifications: > (1) The outside diameter of the terminal end shall not be greater than 0.840 inches (2.134 centimeters). > (2) The terminal end shall have a straight section of at least 2.5 inches (6.34 centimeters). https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/80.22 https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/80.22 Edit: fixed formatting
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- tacitusarc 4y ago
  Fantastic, that’s exactly what I was looking for, thank you! I thought maybe there would be an earlier law, this one is about 100 years after the advent of cars. I suppose we’re close to thirty years past what could reasonably be considered the advent of cell phones, so maybe legislation about now is reasonable. I appreciate the find.

noahtallen 4y ago

I agree with you, but noting that fuel may not be the best example as you have both completely different fuels (like diesel) and different types of normal gas (premium) Still though, having the same “regular” gas at every single gas station is an underrated benefit!

afiori 4y ago

> different AC sockets in the same house cries in Italian...