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A Lunar Nuclear Reactor

They use them in some satelites and in deep space probes. So the idea didn't die. I think the main issue with using a nuclear battery is that to... (read full comment)  

Posted on May 25, 2010 at 2:55 PM EDT

Fingerprinting Computer Chips

Anything made by man can be copied by man. That is a fact, so the implication is that it would cost more to duplicate it than anyone could gain... (read full comment)  

Posted on March 15, 2010 at 7:50 AM EDT

New Diesel Engine Emits Cleaner Fumes

Their design claims to eliminate the constituant parts that comprises over 90% of diesel's pollution. This is very significant. Combine this with... (read full comment)  

Posted on December 14, 2009 at 10:22 AM EST

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Getting Beyond Petroleum Won't Be Easy

All the blind costs you talk about for petroleum are just as applicable to the rare elements necessary for batteries. The economics dictates that... (read full comment)  

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 11:54 AM EST

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Can GM's Volt Save the Company?

By finding a company willing to purchase half expended batteries you can increase the time it takes to pay off those batteries. If the battery... (read full comment)  

Posted on April 6, 2009 at 7:47 AM EDT

Why Electric Vehicles Will Be a Long Time Coming

The technology may exist now to transition entirely to EV's but the monetary costs don't justify the economics. "Better Place" clearly realizes... (read full comment)  

Posted on March 11, 2009 at 12:02 PM EDT

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