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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

At least it was (mostly) dealt with. Cars generally don't need it anymore, and the few that do can reduce engine knock through additives. I don't think I've ever seen a pump offering leaded fuel.

One big exception to all of this is small general aviation aircraft. They mostly run on AVGAS100LL, but it's not because of the planes anymore. Just like cars, the few planes that need it can use additives. But regulation for fuel standards change slowly, and ICAO moves at the pace of glacial drift.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

They were probably also alluding to the long term effects it had on likely the people who are still the most influential age group still running the world.