The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships
Cars That Think
JANUARY 20, 2024
Hedging its bets, the industry is exploring ammonia, batteries, and hydrogen, among other options for powering ships. It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Russia currently operates seven nuclear-powered icebreakers.
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