What if everything ran on gas? (Nissan takes on the Chevy Volt in steampunk ad)

wtmusic

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Wed Jun-01-11 09:55 AM
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What if everything ran on gas? (Nissan takes on the Chevy Volt in steampunk ad)

Edited on Wed Jun-01-11 09:57 AM by wtmusic

"Gas-Powered Everything"

http://www.thegreenskeptic.com/2011/05/nissan-leaf-tries-to-jolt-sales-vs.html

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GliderGuider

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Wed Jun-01-11 10:22 AM
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1. To a first approximation, everything *does* run on gas (or at least fossil fuels)

Edited on Wed Jun-01-11 10:42 AM by GliderGuider

As the article notes, the ad is just a tad disingenuous on that score. But nobody looks for truth in advertising any more, just truthiness.

*Cool visuals, though...

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wtmusic

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Wed Jun-01-11 10:54 AM
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2. True

Nissan also fudges with "Zero Emission" graphics on the car.

If it weren't for clean, safe nuclear power they'd be outright lying... :D

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Ready4Change

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Wed Jun-01-11 11:54 AM
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3. Good point.

They could have everyone stoking little coal plants with tiny shovels.

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