Executive Member
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July 1st, 2008, 10:19 AM
At this point I don't know if we have enough Uranium for 2000 nuclear plants but we probably do, and they don't add carbon to the atmosphere. Nor do electric cars. As you say, we know they work so why not? Think of the man years of jobs just to build a couple thousand nuclear reactors.
Maybe we could convince the Americans to sell us back the tons of uranium that is currently stockpiled in nuclear bombs around that country....
Quoting Unforgiven
Sounds like a good solution Unforgiven.
So what would happen if we built 200 nuclear power plants across Canada, hell 2000 even and mandated that all cars built after 2019 are totally electric? As well plugging them in would be as easy as finding a 120V outlet. Electric engines have far less maintenance issues than a gas engine so they would be far cheaper to run all around.
Build an electric commuter that plugs in at home and at the office, which the office will gladly supply as part of your benefits. Power prices drop as users come on line with electricity and the air gets clean.
We already have had nuclear power for decades without any major incidents. We could investigate recycling spent fuel down to the nth degree and deal with the end waste in a trade off with the environment. Not to mention sell the technology to other countries and any surplus electricity to the US.
Build an electric commuter that plugs in at home and at the office, which the office will gladly supply as part of your benefits. Power prices drop as users come on line with electricity and the air gets clean.
We already have had nuclear power for decades without any major incidents. We could investigate recycling spent fuel down to the nth degree and deal with the end waste in a trade off with the environment. Not to mention sell the technology to other countries and any surplus electricity to the US.
At this point I don't know if we have enough Uranium for 2000 nuclear plants but we probably do, and they don't add carbon to the atmosphere. Nor do electric cars. As you say, we know they work so why not? Think of the man years of jobs just to build a couple thousand nuclear reactors.
Maybe we could convince the Americans to sell us back the tons of uranium that is currently stockpiled in nuclear bombs around that country....
War Minister
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Location: The Moonsine Cafe
July 1st, 2008, 11:29 AM
Quoting #juan
Pounding swords into ploughshares mate.
Sounds like a good solution Unforgiven.
At this point I don't know if we have enough Uranium for 2000 nuclear plants but we probably do, and they don't add carbon to the atmosphere. Nor do electric cars. As you say, we know they work so why not? Think of the man years of jobs just to build a couple thousand nuclear reactors.
Maybe we could convince the Americans to sell us back the tons of uranium that is currently stockpiled in nuclear bombs around that country....
At this point I don't know if we have enough Uranium for 2000 nuclear plants but we probably do, and they don't add carbon to the atmosphere. Nor do electric cars. As you say, we know they work so why not? Think of the man years of jobs just to build a couple thousand nuclear reactors.
Maybe we could convince the Americans to sell us back the tons of uranium that is currently stockpiled in nuclear bombs around that country....
Grossly Underrated
Posts: 6,283
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
Location: In the bush somewhere near Sudbury
July 1st, 2008, 12:17 PM
Unless someone re-invents wireless power transfer, trolley poles on a hotrod?
Wonder how they're coming with HFC since the technology was freed up for space shuttles. Still no hell in a Canadian winter though....
Woof!
Unless someone re-invents wireless power transfer, trolley poles on a hotrod?
Wonder how they're coming with HFC since the technology was freed up for space shuttles. Still no hell in a Canadian winter though....
Woof!
Electoral Member
Posts: 148
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
August 14th, 2008, 02:23 AM
Hyrbrid cars are actually a really good deal for what you're getting, except they are generally unattractive, not very fast, and have fewer horses than an electric scooter. Now if Ford made the Mustang Shelby GT500 into a hybrid, with all 500 horses still intact, I'd give my right nut for one.
Hyrbrid cars are actually a really good deal for what you're getting, except they are generally unattractive, not very fast, and have fewer horses than an electric scooter. Now if Ford made the Mustang Shelby GT500 into a hybrid, with all 500 horses still intact, I'd give my right nut for one.
