Nuclear Power For The Masses
Gotta hand it to Toshiba, they’re developing a micro nuclear reactor for use in neighborhoods or even individual apartment buildings. The concept is great: use a clean(er) energy source, make it a closed system and use the latest technologies in nuclear safety to create a virtually maintenance-free, tiny nuclear power plant that you can use for 40 years.
I’m thinking, at 20 feet by 6 feet, that’s getting small enough to consider powering larger vehicles…. nuclear-powered trains and tractor-trailers anyone? Can’t wait for my 4×4 to have a nuclear power plant engine swap!
Jeff :: Dec.20.2007 :: Interesting Stuff ::
