Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investing in Lithium Batteries

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 10, 2012

The lithium battery market is expected to grow almost 300% by 2020, from $11 billion in annual sales to $43 billion.

Energy Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 6, 2012

Check out these 66 new game-changing energy technologies that are now being developed in the United States.

Smith Electric Vehicles Brings EVs to Chicago

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 5, 2012

Smith Electric Vehicles (NASDAQ: SMTH) will open a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Chicago.

Mitsubishi EV Program

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2012

In a two year study, Mitsubishi Motors North America and USC will study a simulated city of electric vehicle users...

GE (NYSE:GE) to Sell Brazil $1 Billion Turbines a Year

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 4, 2012

Brazil is the world's fastest-growing wind power market, and GE (NYSE: GE) expects to be one of its main suppliers...

Offshore Land Open for Wind Farm Leasing

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2012

The U.S. is opening the doors to offshore wind farms as 278,000 offshore acres will soon be up for lease.

Hybrids, EVs at LA Auto Show

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 2, 2012

The electric vehicle hype at this year's LA Auto Show could be a sign of what's coming for the automotive industry...

Battery Technology Advancements

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 29, 2012

As technology advances, consumers expect the batteries to advance too. So the Energy Department is investing $120 million to make that happen...