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2010 Fisker Karma: 67 MPG AND 0-to-62-mph In Under 6 Seconds

Green Car Reports

The 2010 Fisker Karma will be the world's first production series hybrid , or extended-range electric vehicle, when it comes off the line late this year. Just prior to the Karma's German debut at next week's Frankfurt Auto Show , the company released emissions figures for the car. Customer deliveries will start next May.

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A123 Systems Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Battery System Supply Agreement With Fisker Automotive, Intends to Invest Up To $23M in Fisker

Green Car Congress

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. A123’s technology will ensure the Karma delivers.

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Fisker Recruits First US Dealers for PHEVs; Appoints First Distributors for Europe

Green Car Congress

Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of 32 US retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900 Karma sedan later this year. Earlier in March, Fisker staged the European debut of the Karma sedan at the Geneva Motor Show. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).

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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

This results in a 0-60 time of four seconds (it felt quicker) and a top speed of 155 mph, which we didn’t quite get to, lifting-off at 120 mph. Also included are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. News: Shanghai Auto Show: Karma. Shhh, don’t tell the CHP ). Other expensive PHEVs. News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Ghibli Trofeo

Clean Fleet Report

Maserati says the top speed is a stunning 203 mph, which we believe, but did not attempt, making it the fastest vehicle in its class. The 1,300-watt 15-speaker system has SiriusXM, AM/FM/HD radio, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Alexa Built-in.

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News: 2023 Fisker Ocean Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

The production-ready 2023 Fisker Ocean debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show to an interested group of industry insiders and journalists. 0-60 mph: 3.6 0-60 mph: 6.9 0-60 mph: 3.9 0-60 mph: 3.6 This is a monumental moment for the auto industry, with the consumer and the environment being the winners.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Match the auto maker with its electric car: A. The Whip is a two-seater that can travel at a top speed of 35 mph for 40 miles per charge; it sells for around $19,000. is 50 mph and its nominal range is 50 miles; it retails for about $12,000. NEV stands for neighborhood electric vehicle, which can travel at a top speed of 25 mph.

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