Yoshi (YC S16) launches “set it and forget it” vehicle re-fueling service in SF

Post by fryguy » Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 9:29 PM UTC

bdamm wrote: post #114

kamaal wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>>Paying a startup $15/mo to reclaim even 40 mins a month of my personal time is a no brainer. Just asking, how do you wish to spend those 40 mins you are likely to save per month? Which you will likely get in installments of 20 minutes per 15 days(avg 1 minute/day).

For me it would be not needing to experience the little bit of stress I see when the fuel indicator is edging down to 1/4 tank and wondering when I'm going to squeeze in a trip to the gas station when I'd really rather be somewhere else.

Post by jsprogrammer » Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 9:40 PM UTC

astrodust wrote: post #108

jsprogrammer wrote: post #82

What are the carbon costs of this service? Is less carbon burned into the atmosphere because of this service? Or, more? Is there a public analysis that we can view? Edit: Really? Buried to the bottom for environmental concern questions? Is this another case of YCombinator being unable to adequately respond to critical questions?

I'm not even sure what you're saying.

Post by dsl » Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 9:51 PM UTC

nick007 wrote: post #15

trevorcreech wrote: post #2

"... allows Yoshi to access any car’s tank, even if the gas flap is locked." Very curious how this works.

Good question. We created a device (that we call a "Fuel Vault") that we can install in your car's "gas flap." We'll require that you leave your car's gas flap popped open for your first fill-up so that we can install it. After that, we'll be able to get into your gas flap anytime. It doesn't require any permanent modifications to your car, and can be removed anytime.

Post by nick007 » Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 9:56 PM UTC

tlrobinson wrote: post #74

nick007 wrote: post #10

Hi, I'm one of the founders. Happy to answer any questions!

Is there any way to use the service if your car is kept in a private garage at home and work?

Post by maxerickson » Mon, Jul 11, 2016, 9:58 PM UTC

jgalt212 wrote: post #113

kamaal wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>>Paying a startup $15/mo to reclaim even 40 mins a month of my personal time is a no brainer. Just asking, how do you wish to spend those 40 mins you are likely to save per month? Which you will likely get in installments of 20 minutes per 15 days(avg 1 minute/day).

If you're rushing to get home before your young children go to bed, you simply cannot put a price on those extra 40 minutes.