Merely read the warnings at the gas pumps, read the warnings at the gas cans that say “Fill outside of the vehicle.” Call any gas station and ask them why these are there. Static electricity is a hazard to anyone filling a gas can in the car. Read and study a little bit. Hundreds of youtubes, I’d bet, on this.
Most of the static electricity is generated by the person sliding across the seat fabric. That’s why you should stay outside the car while filling-up. When you’re filling a gas can, place it on the ground so it will be grounded (esp. if it is a metal can). Plus, if you overfill the gas can, you don’t want it to be inside the vehicle.
Hogwash. Come on, just ONE example. Perhaps you are the one who should read and study before making bold claims about static electricity?