Was George Bush Right?

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Was George Bush Right? By Christian A. DeHaemer | Thursday, November 14th, 2013 It was more than 10 years ago that George Bush the younger declared fuel cells would one day replace the internal combustion engine. This was a time when Ballard Energy (NASDAQ: BLDP) was looking like a flaming rocket ship of happiness. They put fuel cells on buses, and you could drink water out of the tailpipe! Journalists came running to Ballard's factory to write the story... The stock went from pennies to $145 in no time before falling back to $1.35 a share, where it sits today. Such is the fate for the darlings of Wall Street. Advertisement Bill Gates is Betting the House on THIS Breakthrough Technology Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and one of the world's richest men, is betting the house on a new technology that could make you a pile of money. In short, Gates has declared this is the next world-changing technology. He believes it is so life-altering that soon we'll find one in every home. He even went so far as to launch an entire division dedicated to this technology at Microsoft. And here's the most important part: If you get in now, on the ground floor, this emerging technology could turn every $1 you invest into $4... $8... even $15 or more... Click here now to seize this opportunity. For those who don't know, fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy through an electromechanical reaction. You can think of it as a battery; the only difference is that the fuel is supplied from outside. This makes it a bit like an engine that converts fuel into electricity without burning it. The most common fuel cell is the proton exchange membrane (PEM), which uses hydrogen by splitting H2O into its component parts. Other fuels, such as methane from biomass, methanol, natural gas, and hydrocarbon, can also be used. Hydrogen fuel cells have zero emissions aside from water, so they are clean. The problem is that hydrogen fuel cells have yet to reach the point of economic feasibility when it comes to cars. However, the price is dropping as the technology improves. Both Honda and Hyundai will have fuel cells in their 2014 lineups. Advertisement 34 Billion Barrels of Oil Up for Grabs in New Zealand I've found two tiny companies in the Kiwi nation that control over 5,000 square miles of land so rich with oil, it's literally leaking to the surface... Estimates show they could be sitting on over 34 billion barrels of oil. That's billion with a 'b'. If you missed out on getting in early on the shale rush in the United States, this could be your last best chance to bank massive gains. Here's how to grab your share.  Fuel Cell Phones One of the most recent examples of fuel cells finding a niche market is with smartphones. As we all know, new phones are constantly dying... One company has the solution. Intelligent Energy just released the Upp fuel cell system, with the idea of marketing it for use in Africa and other places that lack reliable access to power. The Upp is small, weighing only 620 grams, and runs on hydrogen fuel cartridges. Just stick it in your USB port, and it will give you 25 watt hours, which is equal to five full battery charges. The company claims the Upp can charge phones, tablets, et al as fast as any outlet can, and that cartridges will be made available in the markets they serve, starting with the phone stores and moving to other retailers. The Upp will also come with an app that provides information on usage and remaining life, as well as other bells and whistles. The cost at this point is $199, with the cartridges yet to be priced. Though the Upp will satisfy a niche market, it is a foreshadowing of things to come. As the market grows, the price will drop. One can envision a world where fuel cells replace batteries in everything from laptops to drones, with cartridges sold at the 7-Eleven alongside lottery tickets. All the best, Christian DeHaemer @TheDailyHammer on Twitter Since 1995, Christian DeHaemer has specialized in frontier market opportunities. He has traveled extensively and invested in places as varied as Cuba, Mongolia, and Kenya. Chris believes the best way to make money is to get there first with the most. Christian is the founder of Crisis & Opportunity and Managing Director of Wealth Daily. He is also a contributor for Energy & Capital. For more on Christian, see his editor's page.   I liked this article | I did not like this article Follow Energy and Capital on The Bottom Line Related Articles Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) Unveils New Oil for Heavy Machinery Mexico's Pemex calls on CGG (NYSE: CGG) for 3D images of Gulf floor Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) Scores Pipeline Contract on Texas LNG Growth Recently... Meet OPIC Medical Device Investing Boom to Bust to Boom Again We've Got a Bull Market Here Saudi Arabia's Secret Weapon

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