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Fisker Forges Ahead

by Hilary on May 13th, 2008

Fisker Karma

Fisker is forging ahead with development of their electric sports car despite recent legal troubles with Tesla Motors.  In Southern California, three prototypes of the Karma are currently being tested, with initial orders expected to deliver by the end of 2009.

Specs? Up to 125 mph in “sport” mode, in electric only (what the company is calling “stealth”) up to 95 mph. Initial battery testing gives hope of the lithium-ion battery packs lasting 10 years or longer.

According to Fisker, you should be able to fill your tank ONCE per year … if you recharge every night, and drive in stealth mode the rest of the time. The Karma purportedly can go 50 miles on electric power, only.

If you want one, you’ll have to get in line. Like the pricey Tesla Roadster, the $80,000 Karma has already received hundreds of advanced orders.

[Source: Fisker Automotive]

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POSTED IN: Car Types, Electric Cars, PHEV, plug-in, sedans

1 opinion for Fisker Forges Ahead

  • Jennifer
    May 15, 2008 at 4:53 am

    So, I’m guessing this is not one of those affordable cars for me. :) I’ll keep scrolling down. Although, the blue is pretty! Shiny - the boy would love it.

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