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mertskirp t1_irt9xqv wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Are there any studies regarding traffic accidents going eastbound in the morning during sunrise and westbound in the evening during sunset? by lil_layne

Easier to make a right turn than a left through oncoming traffic. Most people would stop at the one on the right. But coming the opposite way, the other one would be on the right, so more people coming from that direction would stop at that one. This is assuming prices are the same of course. Similarly, if there are two gas stations on the same side of the road but on different sides of the intersection, more people will stop at the one before the light as opposed to the one after the light, even if they're going that way.

No real study to cite but my buddy owns a few gas stations and is real picky about locations, infrastructure and demographics when buying stores.

Generally speaking its human nature to do what's more comfortable for you, so most people will choose the more comfortable location

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wjean t1_irtkvfk wrote

I'm curious what your buddy who owns a few gas stations thinks about the impending transition to EVs. Is he/she expanding their holdings, looking to sell in the next few years, transition to charging, or going to ride it all into the ground?

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mertskirp t1_irtzd7w wrote

Long way from gas being out the door. Havent really discussed it as the walls arent really closing in on him in that regard just yet.

Even still, he makes as much selling knick knacks and vendor items as he does selling gas, so i'd imagine worst case scenario he just converts into a liquor store/convenience store.

Edit: Still expanding. Added a burger counter to one, huge snack and soda zones, nicer coolers and better shelving, cool lights, beer license at one of them. I'm sure if the stars were to align he would buy another one, even given the threat of an EV future

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