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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by stephensprius, Mar 1, 2018.

  1. stephensprius

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    Not always a fan of this site but I thought this was interesting. Predictable conversation comments happened as well.For some reason can't post the link here.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    The automatic way of posting a link here was leading to pages of garbage text being added to Jalopnik links.
    Guess someone turned it off after cleaning it up the Xth time.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    I really wish articles like this would also show the sales rates for each sub category.
    However, as to the conclusion that we are still a few years from alt-powered vehicles... absolutely! Which is why the bans on gas vehicles, where they have been proposed, are a few years out :)
     
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    Gotta love the comment threads on Jalopnik articles...(y)
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Yes, that is the manual way of posting a link. That is the only way to post links in other forums I'm on.
    Priuschat has an automated link posting feature in which any web address typed into the comment gets automatically converted to a hyperlink. I was thinking that the automated way might have been turned off for Jalopnik addresses because of the garbage text issue.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    The issue is still there. I tested it above & deleted the garbage again.
     
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    Yes, indeed. People are so silly.
     
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    thanks everyone for your help! sorry about the double post.
     
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    Not a problem. Six months ago everyone got double or more posts.

    Welcome to our corner of the Internet.

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    I actually got one database error today. :(
    I figured I cannot be OT in FHOP. o_O
     
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    I have noticed that even a week after the launch, seeing ‘trash talk’ articles about the Spaceman Tesla. So it occurred to me we could use some stock replies:
    • Well that is one battery that won’t wind up in a landfill.
    • The launch carbon footprint is measured in kilotons.
    • By now, the CO{2} per mile beats anything by Detroit.
    • The tag and registration has expired.
    • Eat my Stardust Clarkson.
    • So much for the extended warranty.
    • Valet parking?
    • Personal property tax, here is the title.
    • Repoman, here is the telescope.
    Bob Wilson
     
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