Gimme no Fuel, gimme no fire! 😄🤘

  • AlexS@feddit.de
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    9 months ago

    Downvote because this is a bullshit marketing move.

    Iveco paid Metallica to promote their hydrogen, electric and LNG (fossil-fuel) trucks. They don’t do it out of conviction, but just for the money.

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      9 months ago

      I downvote just out of the fact it’s Iveco. I’ve driven plenty Ivecos before for work - they’re easily one of the worst driving experiences I’ve ever had.

      But yes, Metallica doing something for money and not out of conviction is as inevitable as death and taxes.

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        9 months ago

        Well, you could say doing it for the money is doing it out of conviction (for money) to them.

      • WaterSword@discuss.tchncs.de
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        9 months ago

        Out of all truck brands, which is your favourite? I’m not that big into semi trucks but I’ve heard Scanias and DAFs are very well loved

    • Akasazh@feddit.nl
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      9 months ago

      I still downvoted over the Napster thing. I’m petty and obstinate that way.

      • Auzy@beehaw.org
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        9 months ago

        I actually am still a bit petty too about that.

        Also, they haven’t made good music in ages

        But really, lots of people are using EVs now. Not sure if this is really news as I wouldn’t be surprised if other bands have started or will shortly

  • KISSmyOS@feddit.de
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    9 months ago

    This isn’t the first time Metallica has shown an interest in the environment. Among other initiatives, the band played in Antarctica last year, using generators powered by a sustainable jet fuel blend.

    Ah yes, that’s what comes to mind when I think about environmental protection - flying a few hundred tons of equipment to Antarctica for a 2h show powered by jet fuel.