Thursday, February 10, 2011

Weekly Trackback: Cars Going Nuclear?

The U.S. will need more nuclear power plants to provide electricity for cars, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) tells Kalamazoo businesspeople.

Grand Rapids region voters will be asked to approve a property tax increase in May to support better transit service and a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line. A similar measure narrowly lost in 2010. If transit supporters mobilize more effectively this time around, the proposed "Silver Line" could be Michigan's first modern rapid transit system. They might look here for tips on running a successful campaign.

89-year-old Ann Arbor bicyclist Joe Datsko has pedaled 120,000 miles in the past several decades, and he's not stopping. In Traverse City, bicyclists take it upon themselves to shovel snow off the TART trail system.

One commentator asks how anyone can consider new housing (read: continued sprawl) an economic win for Michigan, when the state's population is shrinking and thousands upon thousands of homes sit vacant.

28 comments:

  1. "car going nuclear? Is it safe?" Proponents of nuclear energy will say it's safe, and personally, I don't see anything wrong with nuclear cars as long the radiation is tightly contained. However, if everything was that simple, we should already have nuclear-powered cars by now.

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  2. Nuclear energy will bring extreme efficiency to the automotive industry. As long as we find containers that are sure to keep radiation in check, nuclear-powered cars aren't so bad.

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  3. Technology is dangerous wherever you go. Airplanes can kill over a hundred people in one go, home appliances can burn houses, etc. If we are to fear nuclear power in cars, we should also reconsider the current energy sources we're using.

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  4. Nuclear has a strong stigma to it as it's seen more of a weapon than an energy source.

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  5. Is the decision already final? Do I have to convert my car to a battery operated vehicle? I just hope the Congress has already took all the measures in place before implementing the program.

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  6. Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists are saying that uranium nitride offers cheaper and safer nuclear fuel. I'm not sure about the term safer, though. It still uses uranium which is associated with deadly radiation.

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  7. They should just utilize solar energy instead. Its safer and it should power a lot of electric cars.

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  10. If adding more nuclear plants would benefit many people when it comes to car services and electricity, then it would be a good move but if it would cause severe damage to the environment, maybe they could find some other means. car loans

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  11. With the advancement of technology today, car companies continue to produce innovative cars like electric cars and the like. These cars need electricity to run and nuclear power plants will bring efficiency to these engines. I just hope that these power plants will not cause any damages to the environment.

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  12. Many companies continue to produce cars that are eco-friendly. This will allow us to continue the benefits of having a car for transportation while maintaining good environment.I just hope that this nuclear plants will bring efficiency to the cars without harming our environment.

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  13. The idea of making more nuclear power plants can be scary but, it can be beneficial at the same time. The energy from these power plants can be used to electrify the cars and other engine based equipment.

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  14. I don't think that it's safe for us humans. We are so prone for radioactive chemicals. And if it's safe I don't think that everyone could buy them plus they are going to be expensive of course.

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  15. Looks like the notion that nuclear power can pose a some threat or danger may not be true after all if it's the only form of energy that can power green cars. But if those green cars can only be widely available and can come cheap, I would readily replace my old Honda Pilot without batting eyelash.

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  16. I hope that this movement will make a better change to the way people use electricity for their equipment and cars. If this nuclear power plants would be beneficial to many, then they have to do it safely. I have a used lincoln mkx car, therefore I support this project.

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  18. Laboratory scientists are saying that uranium nitride offers cheaper and safer nuclear fuel. Do I have to convert my car to a battery operated vehicle? I just hope the Congress has already took all the measures in place before implementing the program.

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  20. I wonder what do they really mean by going "nuclear"?

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  21. I would agree that nuclear energy will bring extreme efficiency to the automotive industry but it has a bad effect to our health. We all know that radiation is not advisable to humans right?

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  22. I'm sure that there are other ways to transport cars, thank you very much.

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