Model X | Tesla If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk should be blushing. In addition to the increased competition from big auto manufacturers, there
A Timeline of Elon Musk’s Long List of Failures
At first glance, it’s easy to be blown away by Elon Musk’s impressive resume. He’s shooting for the stars with SpaceX, changing the future of transportation with Tesla, Hyperloop,
Chart: Here’s How 5 Tech Giants Make Their Billions
Last year, Visual Capitalist published a chart showing that tech companies have displaced traditional blue chip companies like Exxon Mobil and Walmart as the most valuable companies in the world.
Chart: Can Uranium Be Great Again?
URANIUM MINERS UP 59% SINCE ELECTION ON PRO-NUCLEAR HOPES The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature.
The Cathode is the Key to Advancing Lithium-Ion Technology
JEFF DESJARDINS The inner-workings of most commercialized batteries are typically pretty straightforward. The lead-acid battery, which is the traditional battery used in the automotive sector, is as easy as it
The Progress of Facebook’s 10-Year Masterplan
In the company’s first 10 years, Mark Zuckerberg transformed Facebook from a college side-project into a multi-billion dollar platform. Along the way, Zuckerberg was given many opportunities to exit. He
How Reliant Is Each U.S. State on Foreign Trade?
Whether it is lashing out on China for unfairly weakening its currency, or calling out “unfair” government subsidies on Canadian softwood lumber, it’s safe to say that re-opening discussions
A Look Back at Internet Firsts
NICK ROUTLEY is a creative director and writer at Visual Capitalist In October 1969, UCLA student Charley Kline was attempting to send the word “login” over to the Stanford Research
The Blockchain Could Change the Backbone of the Stock Market
JEFF DESJARDINS Modern technology enables stock markets to be faster and more complex than ever. But while the speed of order executions are infinitely more impressive across the board, the
Chart: Fintech Investment in 2016 , but banks step up their game
Some banks are more active than others. JP Morgan, at one end of the spectrum, only booked three fintech deals last year, which is the same as they did
How Fintech is Digitally Disrupting the Financial World
JEFF DESJARDINS The market for fintech, or financial technology software, was one of the hottest sectors in 2015. The time is ripe for financial innovation: new technologies are helping