Category: Renewable Energy

Japanese Automakers Fight for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted January 4, 2018

North American and European auto manufacturers like Tesla and others are betting the electric vehicle revolution will be led by lithium-ion batteries. But Japanese carmakers seem to have a different...

What Happened to Peak Oil?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 19, 2017

Global oil production was predicted to peak sometime at the beginning of the new millennium. But it didn't. What happened?

Forklift Sales Confirm the Lithium-Ion Battery Revolution

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 13, 2017

There's an obscure market indicator that's confirming the strength of the lithium-ion battery revolution: forklifts. Energy and Capital editor Luke Burgess explains.

Investing in Cobalt 2018

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 11, 2017

It doesn’t matter whether or not you believe in climate change… Odds are, the next brand-new car you buy is going to be an electric vehicle or some kind of electric hybrid.

Investing and the Future of Electric Vehicles

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 7, 2017

The age of internal combustion is over. Electric vehicles are taking over, and investors would be wise to get a piece of this action now.

Attracting Wealth: Investing in Neodymium Magnet Technology

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted December 6, 2017

You probably know electric vehicles need lithium for their batteries. But they also need powerful neodymium magnets for their motors. Learn how to invest in the next best thing to lithium: neodymium.

All Hell Breaks Loose for Tesla

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 4, 2017

I told you a while back that Elon Musk was scared to death that this cobalt story would start getting more attention and leak. It appears the first cracks are forming...

Investing in the U.S. Military's Worst-Kept Secret

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 30, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl peels back the curtain of the U.S. military's greatest weakness: its incredible thirst for energy.

Invest Ahead of the Scramble for Cobalt

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted November 29, 2017

This key material is essentially what makes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries rechargeable. But now EV manufacturers are being forced to scramble for new supplies, creating a big opportunity for...

China: Tesla's Saving Grace

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 28, 2017

Elon Musk and Tesla could be in serious trouble. The fate of their well-being may depend on an unlikely savior, China. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl breaks down Tesla's China syndrome...

Renewable Energy Investing for 2018

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 27, 2017

In 2018, renewable energy investors should focus on energy storage stocks. Energy and Capital editor Jeff Siegel breaks down the renewable sector for the upcoming year...

The Future of Electric Vehicles

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 23, 2017

The future of transportation is electric and autonomous. Energy and Capital editor Jeff Siegel explains how to invest in the future instead of the present.