What are the pros and cons of owning an electric vehicle (EV) compared with an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle? Are electric vehicles worth it? Topics covered include: What is the total energy consumption for EVs versus ICE vehicles including energy expended to produce the vehicles and energy used to produce the electricity and refine the gasoline that run the vehicles.What vehicles weigh the most, ICE, EVs, or hybridsHow the mix of renewables and coal in the power grid … [Read more...]
335: Are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Good Investments?
How do non-fungible tokens work, what are the risks, and how do NFTs fit within the landscape of investments. Topics covered include: Investing in physical art versus cryptoartHow NFTs work on the ethereum blockchainHow Ethereum differs from BitcoinWhat is the purpose of investing and are NFTs investmentsHow much energy do cryptocurrencies and the financial system consumeWhat are the risks of NFTs Show Notes Want to Buy an NFT? Here’s What to Know by Amber Burton—The Wall … [Read more...]
118: Are Renewable Energy ETFs A Good Investment?
Does the significant growth of solar and wind energy mean companies in the space are attractive investments? Photo by Peter Thoney In this episode you'll learn: How solar energy capacity and production is expanding significantly.How China is transitioning from coal to solar energy production.Why solar company stocks have significantly underperformed the broad stock market.What are current expectations for solar energy company stocks. Show Notes Tesla-Solar City merger embodies … [Read more...]
