Exxon Takes Algae Fuel Back to the Drawing Board
A $300 million project seems to have failed to produce a cheap way to make fuel from algae.
Energy
Building Solar in Spain Instead of Germany Could Save Billions
Building solar and wind projects in the wrong place is wasting billions of dollars in Europe.
High Oil Prices Help Oil Production, But Not Biofuels
An International Energy Agency report says investments in oil technology will lead to a worldwide supply boom.
New Milestone for CO2 Levels: Mauna Loa Observatory Records 400 PPM
We've hit 400 ppm of carbon dioxide, but we won't know what that means for decades.
Even Without Accounting Gimmicks, Electric-Car Maker Tesla is Now Profitable
To stay profitable, Tesla needs to keep cutting costs and selling more cars.
Why It’s Okay that Tesla Makes Cars for Rich People
Tesla’s innovations could make EVs more competitive.
The Amount of Oil We Can Recover Keeps Growing
The U.S. Geological Survey doubles its estimate for the size of a huge U.S. oil and gas resource.
Will Utilities Embrace Distributed Energy?
Disruptive technological changes are at work but utilities are hamstrung by outdates business models and regulations.
Maker of World’s Most Boring Car Stops Making Cars
Coda Automotive's uninspired EV failed to rouse customer interest.
A Fuel Cell That Runs on Fire
Berkeley Labs spin-off Points Source Power develops fuel-cell charger for Kenya powered by cookstove fires.
