• blave@lemmy.worldBanned
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      They were almost completely phased out almost 25 years ago.

      What are you driving?

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        The 12v receptacles are still around, and you can buy the lighters, it is an option still really

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          Oh, I know, and thank goodness, too. Otherwise, I would not have been able to power, my iPod, and eventually, my iPhone, through the 00s

          But I did notice that even the 12 V receptacles were phased out for a couple of years until they were brought back by popular demand because people are needing to power devices like phone chargers, and what not.

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          Sorry, I should’ve been more clear… I was just referring to the actual lighter, not the 12 V “accessory port”. Those are still pretty common.

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        My 2008 still has one. As far as I can tell it’s never been used, and the ash tray is pristine and unused, but it’s got one.