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Solar Roadways of the future.

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by VanityHalfBlack, May 30, 2014.

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Good for earth but what about hackers? LSD trips? Traffic Jam?

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http://www.solarroadways.com/intro.shtml

#1 VanityHalfBlack, May 30, 2014

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Watch Dogs in real life.

#2 RedRedemption, May 30, 2014
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RedRedemption said: ↑

Watch Dogs in real life.
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Except is not as easy as pressing the circle button to hack into the system.

#3 Space Ghost, May 30, 2014
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I like it

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#4 Rocket River, May 30, 2014
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This is freaking awesome.

All oil subsidies reroute to this please.

#5 larsv8, May 30, 2014
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This would be amazing.

#6 Rox_Mayhem, May 30, 2014
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Sounds as viable as Google's space elevator.

No realistic chance of happening because of cost.

#7 A_3PO, May 30, 2014

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Really cool idea, but feasibility might be a real issue. In order to push for something like this, it has to be shown to have effectiveness. Sure, I can see them getting an initial grant...but let me refer you to the last solar panel craze the government had: Solyndra.

#8 sugrlndkid, May 30, 2014
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sugrlndkid said: ↑

Really cool idea, but feasibility might be a real issue. In order to push for something like this, it has to be shown to have effectiveness. Sure, I can see them getting an initial grant...but let me refer you to the last solar panel craze the government had: Solyndra.
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You would need to compartmentalize it and introduce it incrementally.

A local municipality would have to test the waters with local spending to work out the kinks and have legit cost analysis.

I could definitely see like a new Sports arena doing a parking lot out of this stuff. Smart reroutes of parking,

#9 larsv8, May 30, 2014
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So no more burn outs at lights or high speed chases on the news?

#10 LonghornFan, May 30, 2014
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Way too smart and useful to ever actually happen. oh and ibttgmtddbots

(in before the thread gets moved to debate and discussion because of teh socializmz.)

#11 CrazyDave, May 30, 2014
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larsv8 said: ↑

You would need to compartmentalize it and introduce it incrementally.

A local municipality would have to test the waters with local spending to work out the kinks and have legit cost analysis.

I could definitely see like a new Sports arena doing a parking lot out of this stuff. Smart reroutes of parking,
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If this happens then I think parking lots will be were it starts. I could see a company like Whole Foods use this for their parking lot to go with their "green" image. And if it can create enough electricity to lower their electric bill it may make it economically feasible.

#12 DrLudicrous, May 30, 2014
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Maybe in 20 years

#13 REEKO_HTOWN, May 30, 2014

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if concrete and asphalt can't stand up to wear and tear over time I doubt plastic and delicate electronics would either. Also the cost would be enormous

#14 BigBird, May 30, 2014
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tempered glass roads? unintentional mines/grenades of glass shrapnel? tempered glass can explode spontaneously when it's compromised.

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BigBird said: ↑

if concrete and asphalt can't stand up to wear and tear over time I doubt plastic and delicate electronics would either. Also the cost would be enormous
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The question is
1. Which is more expensive to install
2. Which is more expensive to repair

The upfront cost of this is considerable.
But if one plate or three plates get busted
seems easier to yank them up and replace them
than it would be for the closing of the road for several days with several work crews.

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#16 Rocket River, May 30, 2014
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BigBird said: ↑

if concrete and asphalt can't stand up to wear and tear over time I doubt plastic and delicate electronics would either. Also the cost would be enormous
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Well concrete and asphalt breakdown because the earth moves and they crack. With a hexagonal placement pieces, I don't think that would be an issue.

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sugrlndkid said: ↑

Really cool idea, but feasibility might be a real issue. In order to push for something like this, it has to be shown to have effectiveness. Sure, I can see them getting an initial grant...but let me refer you to the last solar panel craze the government had: Solyndra.
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Solyndra - Why did it fail?
Was it Tech?
Was it just business?
WAs it political?

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#18 Rocket River, May 30, 2014

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Pretty damn cool.

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I'm happy they made their goal in INDIEGOGO.

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