The all-electric competitor to the Toyota Prius and GM Volt hybrids will be made in Tennessee.
The Oracle of Omaha has shown interest in a variety of energy trades.
The fund has become increasingly disjointed from its underlying index, so just watch it from the sidelines for now.
Those who are uneasy about oil, nuclear power and coal but unsure which alternative will win out can invest in the broader clean-energy revolution with PBD.
Exchange-traded funds tracking oil, alternative energy stocks and energy-producing countries like Canada and Russia will be in the spotlight as global unrest continues.
Biofuels are going to be a significant part of the road transport fuel mix going forward. Here are four exchange-traded funds to gain exposure to the trend.
Molycorp's market cap has skyrocketed as the rush into electric-car batteries has sparked demand for scarce metals. And it's not finished climbing.
The automaker may have underestimated what it would take to develop its mainstream electric car and the price it can sell for.
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