Before gas stations became rows of digital displays and sleek, self-service pumps, filling up the car involved a little more mechanical theater. This vintage Economy Gasoline Pump is a striking reminder of that earlier era of American motoring.
With its bold red-orange body, decorative metalwork, dangling hose, and rounded advertising globe, the pump has the visual presence of an industrial sculpture. Its most intriguing feature is the glass measuring cylinder mounted near the top. On early visible-cylinder pumps, gasoline was drawn into the transparent chamber in a measured quantity before being released into the automobile’s tank. The glass vessel made the process visible to the customer, turning a routine transaction into a demonstration of mechanical precision. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Vintage Economy Gasoline Pump→
It’s all too easy to be lured in by flashy advertisements and promises of fuel efficiency when shopping for a new vehicle. But how do you know if the car you’re interested in will live up to those claims? If you’re looking at Hyundais specifically, don’t worry — we’ve got your back! In this article, we’ll discuss the value of Hyundai cars regarding their fuel economy. We’ll also help you make an informed decision about whether or not it’s worth investing in. You won’t want to miss out on what we have to say. Continue reading What You Need to Know About Fuel Efficiency Before Buying a Hyundai i30→
Edward Hopper’s 1940 painting, Gas, depicts an American gas station at the end of a highway — the subject being a composite of several gas stations Hopper had visited. According to his wife, the gas station motif was something he had wanted to paint for a long time. Hopper struggled with the painting, since he had begun to produce new paintings at a slower rate than before, and had trouble finding suitable gas stations to paint. The artist wanted to paint a station with the lights lit above the pumps, but the stations in his area only turned the lights on when it was pitch dark outside, to save energy.
I think the happiest moment of my life so far happened when I moved to New York City in 1988. Not just because NYC is the Center of the Universe – and that’s where I want to be – but because moving from Southern California meant I could sell my piece of shit car and never drive again! Hurray! But even though I’ve long gone the way of the mass transit whore and my monthly commute is only $83, I’m not really able to enjoy a good, old-fashioned gloating fest. Because when oil prices go up, everything goes to shit. But I like to think positively and look on the bright side of every crappy situation, so I’ve come up with some benefits of high gas prices for your amusement and edification!
Less car exhaust spewing into the air means lower pollution and a cleaner planet!
