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**OrefZorremn** · 02-04-2006, 02:46 PM

The facts don’t support this assessment.
 Right now we have 103 nuke reactors at 65 plants., producing 94,000 MW, or 2,256,000,000 KWH/day.
 We import 10,000,000 bbls of crude/ day.
 A barrel of crude produces 1610 KWH.

Doing the math, that equates to 735 new reactors to replace the imported oil. This may seem like a lot to someone with a pessimistic attitude, but this is a country of optimists. Based on the past results of the “unachievable” goals that this country has met and surpassed, I’d say that this is a relatively simple ans achievable goal.

Keep in mid also that there are a lot of other things available to reduce the overall number of reactors needed.
 Transition to diesel, electric and hybrid for cars and trucks.
 Better use of rail transportation, still the most energy efficient method of transporting freight across land.
 Better use of clean coal technology. We have 250 years known supply.
 Exploitation of natural gas reserves.
 Alternate sources (wind, solar, geothermal, tidal and wave).
 Continued energy efficient devices, such as LED lighting and LCD displays.

Swell, now all you need is a long extension cord and an electric car.
The lions shar of oil imports go for fuel and chemicals.
You offer more electricity at a staggering expense of 16 new nuclear power plants per state!
Electricity is not a good power source for cars. The best storage medium is still the lead-acid battery, which would actually make those cars unafordable to the masses. They also suck.

02-04-2006, 02:46 PM	#20
OrefZorremn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 526 Senior Member	The facts don’t support this assessment.  Right now we have 103 nuke reactors at 65 plants., producing 94,000 MW, or 2,256,000,000 KWH/day.  We import 10,000,000 bbls of crude/ day.  A barrel of crude produces 1610 KWH. Doing the math, that equates to 735 new reactors to replace the imported oil. This may seem like a lot to someone with a pessimistic attitude, but this is a country of optimists. Based on the past results of the “unachievable” goals that this country has met and surpassed, I’d say that this is a relatively simple ans achievable goal. Keep in mid also that there are a lot of other things available to reduce the overall number of reactors needed.  Transition to diesel, electric and hybrid for cars and trucks.  Better use of rail transportation, still the most energy efficient method of transporting freight across land.  Better use of clean coal technology. We have 250 years known supply.  Exploitation of natural gas reserves.  Alternate sources (wind, solar, geothermal, tidal and wave).  Continued energy efficient devices, such as LED lighting and LCD displays. Swell, now all you need is a long extension cord and an electric car. The lions shar of oil imports go for fuel and chemicals. You offer more electricity at a staggering expense of 16 new nuclear power plants per state! Electricity is not a good power source for cars. The best storage medium is still the lead-acid battery, which would actually make those cars unafordable to the masses. They also suck.
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