[chrisser]

If you could build a reactor small enough for a car, seems it would make more sense to build one that was house-sized.

Then you could maybe sink it into the ground in the back yard for easy shielding, and you wouldn’t need to worry about crashes.

If we all had small power plants in our homes, then electric cars might not be so impractical.

[Chickensoup]

If you could build a reactor small enough for a car, seems it would make more sense to build one that was house-sized.

Then you could maybe sink it into the ground in the back yard for easy shielding, and you wouldn’t need to worry about crashes.

If we all had small power plants in our homes, then electric cars might not be so impractical.
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That is already being done. There are town sized reactors being built in Texas. Great option for communities.

[justlurking]

Then you could maybe sink it into the ground in the back yard for easy shielding, and you wouldn’t need to worry about crashes.

Like this? Small Modular Reactor

(unfortunately, the project has been shelved)

[TexasGator]

“Then you could maybe sink it into the ground in the back yard for easy shielding, and you wouldn’t need to worry about crashes.”

Considering the cost for licensing, fuel reprocessing and your need for accounting to the NRC for your share of bomb grade material I don’t think you really want one of these ...

Not to mention the four years it would take epa to review your environmental impact statement.

[zeugma]

If we all had small power plants in our homes, then electric cars might not be so impractical.

For commuting anyway.

At least then your electric car wouldn't be coal-powered!

 

[Hot Tabasco]

If we all had small power plants in our homes,

If you thought hiring a plumber was expensive, just wait till you need a nuclear scientist to make a house call.........