A fellow I know has developed an incredible new coating for machinery, and points out that the business case for using this is quite compelling. He writes, “Experts estimate that 25 to 30 percent of all corrosion costs (estimated at …
Renewable Energy and Electric Transportation Face Issue with “Discount Rate” Read More »
John Petersen is one of the most thoughtful critics of the electric vehicle industry. In a phone conversation I had with him a few weeks ago, he laid out a few reasons why he thinks the whole idea needs to …
The Adoption of Electric Vehicles — More Than Meets the Eye Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered if there really are high net-worth individuals who happily invest their own money in start-up ventures, and calmly allow the entrepreneur to pursue his business, I’m here to tell you that such creatures do, in fact, …
Here are a few thoughts on the migration to electric transportation, submitted by a reader. I understand his dilemma, and note that he’s certainly not alone. In fact, I can’t think of an EV visionary who doesn’t share his frustration. …
One can argue that the Tesla Roadster is just too much: too fast, too small, and way too expensive, for starters. It’s harder to make the same claim about the Tesla Model S, due out next year. A full-sized sedan …
Think the Tesla Roadster Is Just “Too Much?” Check Out the Model S Read More »
I honestly don’t know what to make of supposedly honest and professional reporters who write articles that deliberately misrepresent the case for electric vehicles. Here’s Forbes Magazine’s recent piece Electric Cars Are An Extraordinarily Bad Idea, by Louis Woodhill. And here’s …
Forbes Magazine Deliberately Misrepresents the Case for Electric Vehicles Read More »
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3DnBFkUec&w=420&h=315] The total world market for electric bicycles is exploding, spurred in large measure by the huge urban populations of China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and the rest of Southeast Asia. Add to that the demand created by a growing …
Great Design in Electric Bicycles: Investors Welcome Read More »
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44EaTcV_-4o]Here’s an interview in which I discuss a company that appears to have made a considerable breakthrough in zinc-air batteries, enabling the sale of product at $160/kWh. If this is “for real,” which I believe it is, the potentials …
Zinc-Air Battery — Hot New Breakthrough in Battery Cost Read More »
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V3DnBFkUec]Here’s a short video in which I discuss a terrific investment opportunity I’ve encountered — a wonderful design for an electric bicycle. Even the “EV doubters” believe that e-bikes are going to become an increasingly important component of transportation …
Electric Bike: Terrific Design — and Investment Opportunity Read More »
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kw_M5QBPI4]Here’s a short video in which I introduce investors to solid opportunities I’ve encountered in renewable energy and electric transportation. These “deal summaries” may be appealing to certain venture capitalists, angel investors, private equity firms, and institutional investors.
