Author: Craig Shields

My post on Moore’s Law earlier in the week got picked up at CleanTechies.com, we’re there has been some interesting discussion.  In particular, one really bright gentleman debated some of the mathematics of exponential growth.  To me, however, the issue …

Renewables: Don't Expect Natural Growth Characteristics in Markets with Hidden Forces Read More »

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In the news on the electric vehicle front is Terry McAuliffe, prolific political campaign fund-raiser and close friend of Bill Clinton. On Tuesday, McAuliffe will announce to world leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative a commitment to invest $1 billion …

Should We Subsidize Building Cheap Little Cars that No One Wants? Read More »

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Here’s a question for you now that mid-term elections are here. Do you have what it takes for a career as a political speechwriter? Here’s a one-question quiz that will help you find an answer. Suppose I were running for …

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This morning, 2GreenEnergy’s chief financial analyst Bill Paul, known to many of you through his exclusive webinar series here, called my attention to this Bloomberg Businessweek article on mergers and acquisitions in the clean energy space.  Bill does seem to …

Bloomberg Businessweek — and Bill Paul — See Increase in Clean Energy Mergers and Acquisitions Read More »

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I’ll be at the IEEE Energy show in Boston next week, a trip during which I’ll be meeting with numerous other 2GreenEnergy associates and clients – and also knocking out a few interviews for my next book on Renewable Energy …

Craig in Boston Next Week at the IEEE Energy Show Read More »

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Frequent commentor Alex C. writes: We need to get government OUT of control or manipulation over energy. The only role of government is to protect citizens from excessive pollution (excluding the CO2 global warming farce). Let the private sector invest …

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I like to think of myself as a man who doesn’t have to be right all the time. But once in a while, it really ain’t so bad. I have to think that this article on young people’s auto buying/driving …

Do Changes in Young People’s Auto Buying and Driving Habits Signal a Radical Lane Change? Read More »

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I deeply appreciate those of you who follow my observations of the renewable energy industry. Not everyone agrees with everything I write, but that’s quite OK with me, as disagreement is what helps us all get to the root of …

Disagreement – It's What Makes Interesting Discussions Read More »

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I’m always interested in what the folks in electric vehicle auto design come up with.  Common wisdom dictates an approach in which an EV driver makes a bold and clear statement of his choice — and his environmental consciousness — …

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government reports that it plans to install more than 100 EV chargers by the end of 2010. The government recognizes that lack of EV charging facilities slows down promotion of green vehicles, and so took the step …

[The Vector] Seoul Installing More than 100 EV Chargers Read More »

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