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Why don't we have nuclear-powered cars?

Why don't we have nuclear-powered cars?

FromCarStuff


Why don't we have nuclear-powered cars?

FromCarStuff

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the 1950s, customers thrilled at the coming wonders of the atomic age. Not everything panned out, and one of those near-misses was the Ford Nucleon, a nuclear-powered car. Tune in to learn how it was created -- and why it's not around today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Jun 30, 2011
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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