Energy and Capital Archives

Investing in CNG Vehicle Technology

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2013

Chrysler has developed a new CNG tank that functions similar to the human lungs...preserving space while maintaining the ability to expand capacity.

U.S. Oil Boom Profits

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2013

For the first time since 1995, U.S. oil production exceeded imports. What does this mean for the future of U.S. energy and OPEC?

Revving Up for an Oil War

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 14, 2013

Will softening sanctions have a direct impact on OPEC's internal relations?

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) Faces Espionage Backlash

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2013

Cisco is a strong company with a lot of volatility, but threats of government spying plague international growth.

Noble Energy (NYSE: NBL) Comes Up Dry in Nicaragua

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 13, 2013

Though it's got massive acreage off the coast of Nicaragua, Noble Energy's first attempt at a deepwater well has come up empty.

Fuel Cells Make a Comeback

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted November 13, 2013

This company just made a fuel cell that extends phone life by a factor of five.

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) Pickup Truck

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 13, 2013

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has already placed itself firmly on top in the electric vehicle marketplace. Now it's planning to conquer a new territory: pickup trucks.

Brazil Offshore Oil Investing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 13, 2013

According to the IEA, Brazil could soon become one of the world's major oil producers and exporters. But government restrictions are still holding it back...

Big Macs and Big Data

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 12, 2013

Digital screens are now in nearly every fast food drive through in the country. Digital menus are currently sweeping the nation, and fully interactive ones aren't far off.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) Unveils New Oil for Heavy Machinery

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 12, 2013

Morning Energy Intel

Investing in Coal in 2014

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 12, 2013

The promise of carbon capture and clean coal could make coal-fired power the most expensive form of power generation in the United States, thereby rendering it nearly obsolete.

Bringing Fracking to the U.K.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 12, 2013

More officials in the U.K. are getting on board with fracking, and the results of a water study could be the final thing to move it ahead.