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People are very slow to adapt to change. Even when there is an economic advantage to them.

A failing of modern economic theory, assuming that every entity acts logically and in their best interest.



There is no way that providing electric charging at gas stations is a boost to all gas station's revenue. Consider extremely rural gas stations for example. (Yes, I am aware Germany is more dense than the US)


I mean, sure.

Is it bad that I don't really care?

I mean we've seen what happens when companies are left to their own accord. Sometimes an external pressure is required.

I hope to see one day that gas stations have become obsolete.




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