RE: AutomobilesI don't think the issue longer term for auto's is as much about electric cars that you plug in, even though it will be an issue in the near term.
What we are taking about is Hydrogen Fuel Cell cars, trucks, and commercial equiptment including busses. This evolution is already in the process of becomming a reality.
Many of the vehicles being produced now and the next few years are basically interim solutions until we can get a the newer technology in place at an affordable price. This is why and when we will really need the Nuclear Energy available.....to get the production of Hydrogen which will provide us with a clean electic power system, and a clean transportation system as well. Thats whats comming IMHO.....UNM