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StewardTech Turbine |
Internal Combustion Engine |
Electric Motor |
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Weakens an Already Aging Power Grid |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Primary Fuel Source |
Any Combustible from Coal Dust to Hydrazine (Including Petrol and Hydrogen) |
Petrol |
Coal and Natural Gas (to Generate The Electricity) |
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Abundant Refueling Sources Worldwide |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Requires More Rare Earth Materials than Available on The Planet |
No |
No |
Yes (Batteries) |
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Moving Parts Inside Engine |
5 |
Hundreds, Depending on Size |
8 |
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Requires Major Electrical Capacity Upgrade |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Requires Major Increase In Copper Mining |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Dramatic Range Reduction in Extreme Weather |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Cost of Car Engine |
$400 |
$3000 (4 cyl.) |
$1200-4000 |
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Scalable from Lawn Mowers to Jets and Heavy Freighters |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Maximum RPM |
Over 30000 |
~10000 |
Up to 21000 |
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Cheap to Service |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Cheap to Rebuild |
Yes |
No |
No |
