Energy and Capital Archives

500-Mile Range Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 16, 2012

Three Danish companies develop an electric vehicle that uses bio-methanol.

U.S. LNG Export Facility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 16, 2012

Cheniere is receiving $3.4 billion to fund the first LNG export facility.

American Energy Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 15, 2012

American energy is increasing thanks to oil production, the coming boom in natural gas-powered vehicles (which will be fueled solely by domestic natural gas), and alternative transportation fuels.

Insurance Company Denies Fracking Coverage

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

A U.S. insurance company is denying coverage for any risks related to fracking.

Offshore Wind Job Creation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

Offshore projects like Cape Wind could be huge job creators in the U.S.

Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 15, 2012

Thirteen states are working with Detroit automakers to expand the market for natural gas-powered vehicles.

Chinese Solar Imports Decline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

Declining imports of Chinese solar panels and cells could bode well for U.S. manufacturers.

GE WattStation EV Chargers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 15, 2012

GE's new electric vehicle charging stations are now synced with an app to make finding them easier.

Looking Past the Gas Hype

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 14, 2012

Editor Keith Kohl explains why natural gas prices may soon be heading higher... and where we'll go for the next wave of cheap electricity.

BP Halts Alaskan Oil Rig Construction

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

Cost stands in the way of a huge offshore oil project in Alaska.

OPEC Forecasts Oil Demand Growth Slowdown

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

OPEC will not have to increase production for 2013 if demand growth slows as forecast.

EV Battery Cost Could Drop 70%

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 12, 2012

A new study projects a huge drop in lithium ion battery costs by 2025.