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Bubba44612 Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,676 Points:918,925 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:50:13 AM Ignore Bubba44612 Report Abuse Trying to put gas in an electric car, this is what you get.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,335 Points:773,060 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:49:09 AM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse This drives home the fact that gasoline will burn.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:12,833 Points:2,549,155 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:46:55 AM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Don't the gas pumps in PA catch the vapors? The pumps in CA and NV have been capturing gas vapors for years (primarily to reduce pollution).
alpca7605 Rookie Author Oregon Posts:38 Points:424,110 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:46:39 AM Ignore alpca7605 Report Abuse Just another good reason to drive a DIESEL powered vehicle...
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:4,149 Points:805,980 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:42:44 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Very Tragic. Hard to imagine something like that would happen.
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,990 Points:1,112,125 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:42:28 AM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse Another reason I like NJ's no self-serve policy.
OilHo Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,257 Points:1,226,390 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:40:46 AM Ignore OilHo Report Abuse Sucks to be him.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:12,967 Points:1,281,225 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:38:26 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse and believe it or not, cell phones can also trigger gas pumping explosions..i saw that on tv once, and the guy ducked outta the way in time, but he lost his collectable car..poof..
Soxxie95 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:125 Points:130,380 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:32:18 AM Ignore Soxxie95 Report Abuse LOL!!!!!! Good one altonb1. I'm in Ohio and know that feeling
Soxxie95 Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:125 Points:130,380 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:30:12 AM Ignore Soxxie95 Report Abuse and now we've entered the twilight zone
NavyStore Champion Author Seattle Posts:2,692 Points:1,188,145 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:27:57 AM Ignore NavyStore Report Abuse Saw this on Mythbusters.
Bus561 Champion Author Lexington Posts:11,497 Points:2,244,575 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:24:45 AM Ignore Bus561 Report Abuse I would say that someone is in for a very large lawsuit on this one.
Eichhornchen Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,737 Points:534,865 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:23:13 AM Ignore Eichhornchen Report Abuse Got to be careful of static. They always say fueling a can in the back of a pickup is dangerous instead of putting it on the ground.
altonb1 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:5,042 Points:690,250 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:17:32 AM Ignore altonb1 Report Abuse This isn't too far from me. It has been getting a lot of mention on the news. To the guy that says pump barefoot...how about YOU pump my gas barefoot during the winter in Pennsylvania. [Edited by: altonb1 at 3/10/2010 12:17:44 AM EST]
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,681 Points:965,560 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:16:12 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse Not the first time this has happened.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,340 Points:663,205 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:15:02 AM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse When your numbers up..........
raleightom All-Star Author Raleigh Posts:765 Points:215,710 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:14:42 AM Ignore raleightom Report Abuse Static electricity in automobiles was a big problem for many years. Still is in some vehicles. I used to shocked all the time. We used to hear warnings about it quite often. Certain seat fabrics worse far worse than others about generating static charges when you slid across the material getting in or out of a vehicle. First thing you touched after generating that charge grounded you creating the spark and a sting to you where you made contact. I have 5 cats and we have that problem all the time especially during the winter. They love attention; but, they show caution when initially touching me due to the static charges we carry and the resultant spark between us when we first touch. I worked in computers most of my life and static electricity from walking across carpet and then touching electronic equipment would sometimes short out several computer components. That is one reason for heavy monitoring of humidity in computer rooms. Same same problems with PCs; thus, the need to ground yourself by touching the chassis of the PC before touching any components to prevent frying them with the static charge you may have in you.
jackson661 Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,744 Points:576,585 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:13:12 AM Ignore jackson661 Report Abuse This is very sad for this young man.
tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:1,537 Points:167,480 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:10:37 AM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Recycled yes, but is a scary tale nonetheless,
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,900 Points:1,006,620 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:09:54 AM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse Living not too far from where it happened, I can say that people are pretty shook up over this incident. It is a shame a young man had to loose his life over something he must have considered "routine". Please learn from this.
jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:5,336 Points:1,007,555 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:08:32 AM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse Recyled story from several days ago.
rxman1 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,362 Points:910,405 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:08:08 AM Ignore rxman1 Report Abuse Do you get static from carpeted floor mats? This is really should not happen. I really feel for the family of this man. This could happen to anyone.
PaylessKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,595 Points:666,330 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:08:08 AM Ignore PaylessKY Report Abuse Sorry to hear that. My God bless his family
Buddy2264 Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,626 Points:1,384,990 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:06:58 AM Ignore Buddy2264 Report Abuse People just do not understand how big a vapor cloud there is when fueling and what can set it off. Conservation keeps your money in your pocket.
Lizzylou Champion Author Stockton Posts:4,535 Points:1,504,700 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:05:50 AM Ignore Lizzylou Report Abuse VERY SCARY!
jrsva Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,955 Points:637,550 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:05:43 AM Ignore jrsva Report Abuse When I wear a particular pair of shoes I always draw a spark when getting out of the car and touching the metal door to close it. I've taken to pushing on the window to shut the door, thus avoiding the shock. It happens in all weather, not just cool and dry. Don't get in and out of the car while fueling!!
Blue_Cruzer Champion Author Lexington Posts:3,013 Points:774,360 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:03:45 AM Ignore Blue_Cruzer Report Abuse Sad story.
rollma2 All-Star Author Montreal Posts:655 Points:155,355 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:02:02 AM Ignore rollma2 Report Abuse wow
Toppers Champion Author Atlanta Posts:4,132 Points:1,504,315 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2010 12:00:53 AM Ignore Toppers Report Abuse That's terrible...
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:1,404 Points:331,945 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:58:34 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse During cold dry weather...I have received a shock or two when getting out of my vehicle and pushing down the door lock. Glad I haven't done that at the gas pump.
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:10,122 Points:1,488,765 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:57:43 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə i said this to the last article about this and will say it again: you will minimize the risk of static electrical discharges if you fuel barefoot and wear clothing made of natural fibers. ə
JettaKnight Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,048 Points:1,306,550 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:49:07 PM Ignore JettaKnight Report Abuse Gerg001 San Bernardino "This is a job for... Mythbusters. Is this real?" briguy101386 Oregon "I agree. Mythbusters should do this. And do different items to see which ones set off a discharge." MidNJ New Jersey "I agree with the Mythbusters suggestions." They did it already... YEARS ago! Watch the show!
onegiraffeAL Sophomore Author Alabama Posts:218 Points:87,495 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:47:43 PM Ignore onegiraffeAL Report Abuse Sad.
SS396RS All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:847 Points:504,830 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:47:18 PM Ignore SS396RS Report Abuse Wow!
Bussman Champion Author Dallas Posts:1,735 Points:525,415 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:45:54 PM Ignore Bussman Report Abuse This is a tragedy. Our prayers go out to the family and friends.
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:4,014 Points:670,570 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:44:36 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Thanks for only one line briguy101386! Could you spare the time for such sad news?
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,657 Points:252,670 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:41:20 PM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse I agree with the Mythbusters suggestions.
FastAndy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:4,216 Points:1,117,045 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:38:57 PM Ignore FastAndy Report Abuse Seems like there should be some way to prevent this.
BlackHorse Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,454 Points:618,785 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:38:35 PM Ignore BlackHorse Report Abuse why do they tell you to shut off the moter, dont use a cell phone and stay out of the vehical?? what I want to know is how the static charge was generated?? not much of a news artical
dbatw Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,686 Points:341,165 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:38:16 PM Ignore dbatw Report Abuse I've heard of getting burned at the gas pump, but this is ridiculous...
bigmaninarig Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,078 Points:539,715 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:32:43 PM Ignore bigmaninarig Report Abuse Stay out of your car till your done pumping!
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:3,596 Points:798,315 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:30:20 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse THANKFULLY VERY RARE
MyVue08 Champion Author Columbus Posts:3,950 Points:447,185 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:30:15 PM Ignore MyVue08 Report Abuse Duplicate information! from 3/6/10
phurburger Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,555 Points:530,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:26:50 PM Ignore phurburger Report Abuse Now that's one to beat the band.
jjjleblanc Champion Author Rochester Posts:2,213 Points:627,015 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:24:07 PM Ignore jjjleblanc Report Abuse Suprising more incidents don't happen at gas pumps.
briguy101386 Rookie Author Oregon Posts:79 Points:27,060 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:21:35 PM Ignore briguy101386 Report Abuse I agree. Mythbusters should do this. And do different items to see which ones set off a discharge.
Gerg001 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:2,407 Points:678,945 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:19:51 PM Ignore Gerg001 Report Abuse This is a job for... Mythbusters. Is this real?
stimpySA Rookie Author San Antonio Posts:45 Points:37,200 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:17:51 PM Ignore stimpySA Report Abuse Probably not very funny to his friends and family.
StepupStepoff Sophomore Author Montreal Posts:134 Points:60,655 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:17:36 PM Ignore StepupStepoff Report Abuse wow that was a shocking statement made by briguy
briguy101386 Rookie Author Oregon Posts:79 Points:27,060 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2010 11:15:31 PM Ignore briguy101386 Report Abuse What a shocking experience.... ;-)