Each gram of thorium has the energy equivalent of 28 390 liters of petrol .
Search of alternative fuels continue to do as continuing depletion of oil reserves . In fact , the scientists in the research and development firm Laser Power Systems has developed a fuel of nuclear power for the car .
The fuel system uses an electric generator turbine driven thorium -based laser ( light radioactive metal with an atomic weight of 90 ) . The principle works is very simple . Thorium is used to generate heat that produces steam in a closed cycle .
The steam then drives generators . Because it only takes a thin sheet of aluminum foil to prevent leaking radiation , so the mini reactor is very safe to use as a vehicle power plant .
According to its inventor , Charles Stevens , each gram of thorium has the energy equivalent of 28 390 liters of petrol . With 8 grams of thorium could run the average car for 5,000 hours or the equivalent mileage of 480,000 miles or over the life of the ideal vehicle itself .
Previously , Cadillac had introduced a thorium -powered concept car at the Chicago Auto Show 2009 designed by Lorus Kulesus .
The vehicle does not have a nuclear power plant reactor from Thorium is actually functioning . However , General Motors has thought of an interesting idea to create and show off this car concept .
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