Energy and Capital Archives

Ford Hybrid Failure

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 13, 2012

Ford's new hybrid SUV crossover falls short on fuel economy and gets blasted by Consumer Reports.

U.K. to Allow Fracking

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 13, 2012

After much deliberation, the U.K. has decided to allow the fracking process, opening its shale reserves to oil and gas companies.

Natural Gas Fuel Storage System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 13, 2012

The new natural gas storage system comes pre-assembled and is easy to integrate into a vehicle.

Electric Car Company Lays Off 15% of Staff

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 13, 2012

After delays and problems with its 2012 Coda Sedan, Coda Automotive is now laying off a large portion of its staff.

Multi-Well Pad Will Sink OPEC

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2012

I wrote about "the Octopus" a few weeks ago. But I think you should know that the American oil and gas boom is about to undergo another tectonic shift...

GE (NYSE: GE) Releases Coal Dust Control System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2012

GE's (NYSE: GE) new range of products, PowerTreat, addresses the most-used material in U.S. power plants: coal.

Iraq Surpasses Iran in Oil Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2012

After three years of rapid production, Iraq has passed Iran to become the second-largest oil producer in OPEC.

San Diego Zoo's Solar-to-EV Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 12, 2012

As a part of the Smart City San Diego initiative, the San Diego Zoo will offer solar power charging at five EV charging stations.

Should We Export Natural Gas?

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 11, 2012

I think the real natural gas "milestone" in 2013 will be what the U.S. collectively decides to do with its newfound gas wealth.

Fault Line Found Under Japan's Oldest Reactor

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 11, 2012

Still reeling in the aftermath of Fukushima, Japan's nuclear power industry took another hit when a fault line was discovered under the oldest reactor.

Chinese Solar Stocks Surge

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted December 11, 2012

Some of China's biggest solar companies surged after the announcement of new subsidies that could total $2 billion.

Spectra Energy (NYSE:SE) to Purchase Canada-to-Illinois Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 11, 2012

Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) is gaining access to oil and gas infrastructure with its latest purchase of a pipeline system.