All electric commuter (9 pax) aircraft
06-26-2019 | 10:58 AM
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ATL would need at least 4 reactors due to the down time for refueling.
06-27-2019 | 06:40 PM
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We will work together to reduce Our Earth's population, at some point. The sooner we do it, the less deaths from wars/disasters we will experience...
06-27-2019 | 06:42 PM
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Agreed electric is isn’t zero emissions. But it does seem like it could be much more efficient overall. The electric motor itself (as I understand) is more efficient (compared to combustion) and almost maintenance free (no oil changes, longer life span, etc).
The biggest gains, I would think, would be in the taxi. Think about how much fuel we waste just sitting around waiting for takeoff. I'd also assume they engineered some energy recapture in the descent (in lieu of speed brakes)…just like electric cars do instead of using traditional brakes.
…just a layman’s perspective – I’m for whatever the hell works
The biggest gains, I would think, would be in the taxi. Think about how much fuel we waste just sitting around waiting for takeoff. I'd also assume they engineered some energy recapture in the descent (in lieu of speed brakes)…just like electric cars do instead of using traditional brakes.
…just a layman’s perspective – I’m for whatever the hell works
06-27-2019 | 06:45 PM
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It's mostly in deficit spending that future generations will have to pay. There is a large amount in subsidies to businesses. For example, all pax aircraft made today are subsidized about 50%, so when an airline buys one, they pay about 1/2 the actual cost. Trucks driven in the US pay a fee to use the US highways, that cover about 10% of the actual cost. There is quite a bit in general taxation, however.
06-27-2019 | 06:48 PM
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It will be quite difficult for all of us to work together to achieve the population goal that we will pick, but we will do it, because we will be forced to do it.
06-27-2019 | 06:54 PM
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Solar IS the least expensive way to generate power. I don't think anyone is arguing that.
What he's saying is the AMOUNT of solar (and other renewables) required to generate our power needs is astronomical. Especially when you start transitioning transportation infrastructure to electric as well.
Nuclear is very safe, what has made it (somewhat) unsafe is using 1950's design...no new modern nuclear plants have been built.
China and India currently produces 60%+ of their power with coal (and increasing). Replacing that with renewable is a pipe dream. Nuclear would provide instant reductions in smog and contaminates. And it would also provide the needed power without sending people back into caves.
What he's saying is the AMOUNT of solar (and other renewables) required to generate our power needs is astronomical. Especially when you start transitioning transportation infrastructure to electric as well.
Nuclear is very safe, what has made it (somewhat) unsafe is using 1950's design...no new modern nuclear plants have been built.
China and India currently produces 60%+ of their power with coal (and increasing). Replacing that with renewable is a pipe dream. Nuclear would provide instant reductions in smog and contaminates. And it would also provide the needed power without sending people back into caves.
06-27-2019 | 06:57 PM
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