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The tech is currently being used on the 489-foot-tall Uddevalla bridge in Sweden, and also on a glass dome in Moscow. Instead of using wires that slowly warm and melt the ice, an electric surge of 20,000-kilowatts per square meter causes the ice to detach from the surface, quickly falling away. It's believed the tech could also be applied to cars, where it would actually save energy by not having to let your car run so long while the ice melts, but we're not entirely sure just how many intact fuses you'd have left after a jolt like that. [From: AutoBlog]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsBobFeb 11th 2009 11:58AM
And I'm certain that all the cars electronics will work just perfectly after a 20,000-kilowatts per square meter blast.
PqFeb 13th 2009 9:46PM
Hm would that work with car jackers too?
Mike Feb 13th 2009 10:35PM
That's funny!
Brian MonahanFeb 16th 2009 7:48AM
I am wondering why the car companys have NOT gone to the instant HOT WATER HEATERS like they have in homes now for the heater systems in cars. Instant Heat means NO WARM UP TIME/ GAS SAVINGS & NO EXTRA CO2 Not to mention that if it had a electric timer added it could warm your car up before you go out there with NO GAS USED and ALMOST NO ELECTRICITY from the battery. Just a small circulation motor and the little heater inline and WA LA!!!!!!!!!
Mike Feb 13th 2009 10:29PM
That's funny!
JoeJun 24th 2009 6:43PM
They have them, they are called block heaters, its an option you can get in colder regions.
JohnFeb 13th 2009 10:21PM
My Aunt lives in a 2nd floor apt in Rowayton Ct. The conditions there aren't quite as bad as the above picture, but they get their fare share of freezing temps, ice and snow. Especially this year. When ready to venture out, she has a device she points out her kitchen window and the car starts, remaining locked. She always remembers to leave the heat and defroster on. By the time she gets downstairs the car is clear and warm.
I wish I had that in Ft Lauderdale. Mid-summer you can't even touch the steering wheel.
judy tooleyFeb 13th 2009 10:42PM
I know of something else that would be a big help. For some
one to invent a solar battery for these laptop computers so
they won't get hot when you use them and when the power
goes out during the storm. The other battery is charged from
the solar battery so that you won't run out of juice in 30 minutes.
That would really be great! I sat in the dark every night for a
week after the last ice storm and ran out of candles and
the flashlight grew dim. I had to forget my computer because
the battery only lasted 30 minutes. Then nothing. They are
always trying to improve these cell phones and still there is
not one that can run on solar power when the lights are on
or when the sun is out and this little solar battery can charge
up the one usually charged up by an adapter. That would be
an improvement!
judy tooley
ZAKFeb 14th 2009 12:03AM
I bought a little 900 watt gas generator about 5 years ago because every time a storm came along it knocked down trees which knocked down power lines. The power was off for hours or days, depending upon the severity of the damage. My little generator will run for 8 hours on one gallon of gas and it provides enough power to run my refrigerator, computer, TV and one lamp simultaneously. I simply plug in a 16 gauge outdoor-type extension cord to the generator (which is running outside on the porch), pass the cord through a window and plug a six-outlet power strip to it. Then I run indoor extension cords from equipment to the power strip. I have cords all over the place...but it works well. (You can re-charge laptops and cell phones by plugging them into the power strip also.) Just be sure to prevent exhaust gases from the generator from getting inside, do not exceed the power capacity of the generator and use the correct size (gauge) extension cords. When storms are coming; I go fill up my 5 gallon gas jug which is enough fuel to run non-stop for 2-1/2 days. It is inconvenient, but not nearly so much as being in the dark while the food in your 'fridge spoils and you have almost nothing to do.
JimFeb 14th 2009 2:20AM
They make a crank up radio that will play and charge your cellat the same tme
billnFeb 14th 2009 7:12AM
Great idea for an anti-theft device. 20,000kw should do it!
PaFeb 14th 2009 7:57AM
Park in the garage!!