Discovery News – Electric Vehicles

DNews Nuggets: Dec. 19, 2012

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You have to do more than buy a Toyota Prius, if you want to reverse global warming.

A scientific breakthrough could eliminate the need for heating or cooling systems and make EVs cheaper.

The Worm.Win32.Flame threat was likely built by the same nation-state responsible for the Stuxnet virus.

Here's what we've learned about owning an electric car for 15,000 miles.

The electric two-seater is envisioned as an urban vehicle that can be folded, stored and rented like a bicycle.

Youtube videos have surfaced of employees using a forklift to destroy body shells of the electric vehicle.

For the first time, riders can own an electric motorcycle that exceeds 100 miles of range on a single charge.

Theoretically, this type of power would provide radiation-free, cheap and virtually unlimited energy.

The ABC News show Nightline is investigating Fisker Automotive, but is there anything new to report?

The car company says it wants to be the world's largest player in zero-emission vehicles.

Watch video footage of what the on-board computer "sees," how it detects other vehicles, pedestrians and traffic lights.

The mayor hopes the all-electric fleet will complement public transportation and taxis.

Here are the different ways a smarter grid will improve your life.