Even Without Accounting Gimmicks, Electric-Car Maker Tesla is Now Profitable
To stay profitable, Tesla needs to keep cutting costs and selling more cars.
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Wind Turbines, Battery Included, Can Keep Power Supplies Stable
Advances like GE’s new hybrid wind turbines could make renewable energy more practical.
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.
With Florida Project, the Smart Grid Has Arrived
Smart grid technology has been implemented in many places, but Florida’s new deployment is the first full-scale system.
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.
Energy Department Backs New Way to Make Diesel from Corn
A novel chemical pathway could address the high cost of transporting cellulosic materials to make diesel fuel.
Another Thin-Film Solar Casualty?
Niche provider SoloPower, which received state aid, is seeking an investor to keep operating.
