Fisker Karma

The Fisker Karma gets an average 100mpg, can go 0-60 in about 6 seconds and has a top speed of 125mph.

Its Lithium-ion batteries will power the car for 50 miles after being fully charged from any 110 or 220v outlet.

After 50 miles, a generator powered by a small gasoline engine provides the energy needed to turn the Karma's two electric motors.

Fisker Automotive Recruits First North American Retailers to Represent Premium Green Brand.

IRVINE, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium green automaker Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of North American retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later this year. Thirty-two award-winning retailers have confirmed their intent to carry the Fisker marquee. The number puts the carmaker close to its goal of having 40 locations across the country by the end of June 2009.

All Fisker retailers are well-established operations familiar with premium brands, new technology and discerning clientele. Many are family-owned, each is active in giving back to their communities, and all understand the need to offer premium customers a vehicle that reduces environmental impact. A full list can be found at www.fiskerautomotive.com

Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding development of the company's retail network. Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s, and in so doing built solid relationships with top retail principals. "Our retail partners are our most important assets," he said. "To our customers, they are the face of the company. For that reason, we've chosen those who will give Fisker owners the comfort and confidence to drive the future."

By keeping startup costs low and not requiring floor-planning beyond demonstrator and display cars, Fisker is able to attract new franchises even in tough economic times. President Obama's recent pledge of $2.4B to support development of plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery technology is added incentive.

Fisker showrooms will reflect the company's concern for the environment and their vehicles' emission free capabilities. "They will be Eco-facilities, not Ego-facilities," Doolan said. Architecture calls for natural and sustainable materials like wood and textiles. An available solar-powered car port can keep demonstrator vehicles clean, dry, fully charged and ready to go.

Source: Fisker Automotive Inc.

 Designed in California, USA, the 2010 Fisker Karma is the first luxury plug-in hybrid car. 100mpg Fisker Karma Makes its World Wide Premiere at the 2009 North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisker Automotive, Inc., the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled its first production car the 2010 Fisker Karma at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit today. The four-door, four-seat Karma fuses the traditional and timeless styling of veteran auto designer and Fisker Automotive CEO Henrik Fisker, with Quantum Technologies' clean Q-DRIVE(R) plug-in hybrid powertrain to become the world's first luxury plug-in hybrid car.

The Fisker Karma can travel emission free for up to 50 miles on a full charge from any 110-, 220- or 240-volt electric outlet. A total range of up to 300 miles is estimated in Sport Mode, which utilizes the efficient Ecotec(R) gasoline engine to turn a generator that powers two electric motors on the rear differential. The Karma can achieve an annual average of more than 100 miles per gallon with a top speed of 125 mph and a 0-60 mph time of 5.8 seconds

With a starting price of $87,900, 1,000 orders for the 100 mile-per-gallon luxury plug-in hybrid have been received since the prototype debuted at the 2008 NAIAS. Karma deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2009 through the Fisker Automotive Retail network.

SOURCE Fisker Automotive, Inc.