Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 27, 2012

Tomorrow's alternative energy technologies are being developed right now.

Lithium-ion Battery Technology for 2013 EVs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

Companies like Nissan (TYO: 7201), Ford (NYSE: F), and General Electric (NYSE: GE) are relying on lithium-ion technology for 2013 electric vehicles.

Electric Vehicle Taxicabs Enter Hong Kong Market

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 25, 2012

In Hong Kong, a city with high pollution from vehicle emissions, electric taxicabs could change the market.

Siemens (NYSE: SI) Cuts Gas Turbine Jobs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 20, 2012

After cutting American wind jobs earlier this year, Siemens (NYSE: SI) announced new cuts in its German gas turbine business.

2013 Electric Vehicles

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 20, 2012

Jeff Siegel shares his electric vehicle predictions for 2013.

U.S. Raises Anti-Dumping Tariff for Chinese Wind Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 19, 2012

On the heels of the U.S. anti-dumping tariff on Chinese solar companies comes another tariff, this time on wind turbine manufacturers.

GE (NYSE: GE) Reaches Wind Service Deal in Taiwan

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 18, 2012

In a deal with Taiwan Power, GE (NYSE: GE) will operate and service Taiwan's 26 GE wind turbines, which provide 110 million kilowatt hours of power.

Nissan Battery Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

Nissan Motor Co.'s new Tennessee battery plant will aim to produce 200,000 battery packs each year.

Rhode Island EV Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 17, 2012

In a statewide initiative, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources will oversee an electric vehicle infrastructure project.

SolarCity, PBF Energy IPOs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

SolarCity's (NASDAQ: SCTY) much-anticipated IPO went smoothly, while PBF Energy (NYSE: PBF) showed little movement on its first day of trading.

Electric Vehicles in 2013

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 16, 2012

The electric vehicle market will begin to consolidate next year as improved infrastructure and lower prices change the game.

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.