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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2011 · 14 MIN

Why don't we have nuclear-powered cars?

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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://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.

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