Category Archives: Electric/Hybrid Cars

Kandi Technologies (KNDI) Reports Mediocre Results, Future Still Bright

Kandi Technologies (KNDI) reported earnings results after the bell tonight that were just OK.  This is one of many “green” companies where traders are currently making bets on the potential rather than current earnings and sales.  If you believe that China will be as ambitious with its electric car initiatives as it has been with solar, then a trade in KNDI down here probably makes sense for the long haul.  Just a couple months … Read the rest

A123 Systems (AONE) Reports Record Revenue, But Misses Amid Wider Loss

The big losses for A123 Systems (AONE) continues with no end in sight and that is never more apparent after the earnings report this quarter in which the company reported record revenues, but another steep loss to go with it.  The company reported an EPS loss of .51/share (wider than analyst estimates for loss of .38/share) on revenues of $64.3 million vs the analyst estimate for $66 million.

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Tesla Motors (TSLA) Breaks Out After Beating Estimates, Landing New Mercedes Deal

It’s been a great morning for shares of Tesla Motors (TSLA) after the company reported another large quarterly loss of $65 million (well above the year ago loss of $35 million), but beat analyst estimates on both the top and bottom line.  The company reported an EPS loss of .55/share (vs the estimate for .60/share loss) on revenues of $57.7 million vs the analyst estimate of $46.4 million.

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UQM Technologies (UQM) Starts Volume Production Of Electric Propulsion Systems

Some great news out of UQM Technologies (UQM) this morning, which announced it has begun high volume production of its PowerPhase electric propulsion system with a total capacity of 40K units across two shifts.  The stock soared back in January aftr it announced it had added the capability for full production.  The stock is not moving much (yet) on news it will actual product at full capacity.

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Can Tesla Motors (TSLA) Compete With Big 3?

In an article over at CNN Money today, they highlight the challenges that Tesla Motors (TSLA) will face competing with the Big 3 US auto manufacturers, not to mention a few foreign behemoths such as Honda, Toyota (an investor in TSLA) and Nissan. 

The big disadvantage that TSLA has is inexperience and lack of economies of scale, which puts pressure on profit margins.  The company is pinning the future on the success of the Model … Read the rest

Bullish Triangle Breakout Alert: Kandi Technologies (KNDI)

There isn’t much to get excited about in the world of green stocks these days particularly in the China based plays, but there are a few (make that very few) promising setups out there.  While we wait for a bottom in the solar plays.. and wait.. and wait .. and… we continue to see bullish technical patterns in green stocks such as Westport Innovations (WPRT), Greenhunter Energy (GRH) and  GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT).  There is … Read the rest

UQM Technologies (UQM) Partnering With ReGen Nautic On Hybrid Electric Marine Propulsion

I’ve been out on vacation for a few days so missed this press release, but on Aug 26th UQM Technologies (UQM) announced that it’s expanding into the hybrid marine propulsion business through a collaboration with ReGen Nautic.  Now if we could just do something about the damn noise of jet skis!

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Kandi Technologies (KNDI) Reports Solid Quarter On Go-Kart Growth

The key for longer term growth for Kandi Technologies (KNDI) is sales of electric cars in China.  While the company continues to build on that strategy, sales remain strong in its legacy go-kart and ATV business.  The company reported a profitable quarter with very good quarter over quarter non GAAP EPS  growth of 75%.  However, revenues remained stagnant over the year ago quarter.

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A123 Systems (AONE) Soars On General Motors (GM) Lithium Battery Deal

Earlier today, A123 Systems (AONE) got some much needed good news and it was big news leading to a nearly 50% spike in the stock.  General Motors (GM) awarded the company a production contract  for batteries to be used in future GM electric vehicles to be sold in select global markets.  The deal expands upon the existing relationship between the two companies to further the development of advanced batteries. 

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Tesla Motors (TSLA) Hit On Wider Loss & Technically Broken, But Reasons For Optimism Remain; Bigger Toyota Deal Coming?

Not sure how I missed this report last night, but Tesla Motors (TSLA) reported its earnings with a wider loss than expected.  Analysts were predicting a big loss from Tesla as the company continues to pour big bucks into R&D ahead of the launch of the Model S next year, but the company reported a bit wider loss of .53/share vs the estimate for .51/share.  This despite a big bump in revenues to $58 million … Read the rest