This year, Intel's spinoff of Mobileye was the only noteworthy tech offering in the United States.

As more car makers roll out electric vehicles, they are discovering an important trait among early customers: They are far more willing to try new brands. This is a great opportunity for new brands to enter the market and gain a foothold.

Tesla Inc. is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

IPOs are on track to experience their longest dry spell since the global financial crisis, and bankers don't anticipate a resurgence in the near future.