In a world where electrification is advancing by leaps and bounds, it seems that combustion has its days numbered. At least, in most regions of the world, which even prohibit access to cars with traditional mechanics. However, there are places that do not follow the norm or, at least, that will take longer to adopt this trend. That is the thought that comes to us when we see how it has just opened the biggest gas station in the world. Although more than a service station, it seems like a place of enjoyment judging by what it offers.
It is a center of Buc-ee’s that has opened in Sevierville, Tennessee, because it didn’t make sense for the largest gas station to be anywhere other than the United States. This chain is known for its world records, having previously broken the largest car wash or largest grocery store. Now they open this gas station that It has 120 suppliers in its more than 6,800 square meters. Because it is not only used to refuel, there is much more to these facilities.
It’s some kind of shopping mall has more than 350 employees and open every day of the year. The company wants people to spend more time (and spend more money) at this very special gas station, which even has space for barbecues in a very flashy restaurant. In a recent study it was found that the American customer spends an average of 20 minutes at each visit to a service station and spends $70. So that they can be more comfortable, it also has full bathrooms.
A curious measure of this Buc-ee’s gas station is that it does not accept large trucks, betting directly on the private public. This place is a reflection of the Motor culture in the United States, where drive-thru formulas have always worked and anywhere you go directly by car. However, it must be recognized that this type of facility also could be part of the future with electrificationas people need some entertainment while charging their electric car.
Source: Today
