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Karma showcases extended range E-Flex platform for utility van applications

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Karma Automotive announced its E-Flex utility van platform with extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture. The new platform is one of five demonstration projects designed to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and capabilities through the use of highly versatile EREV and battery electric (BEV) chassis systems.

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Karma Automotive unveils High-Performance E-Flex Platform

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Karma’s newest E-Flex Platform is designed for high-performance applications and is powered by front- and rear-mounted dual electric motors, delivering 1,100 HP at peak power, with 10,500 lb.-ft —Kevin Zhang, Chief Technology Officer, Karma Automotive. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). ft (14,000 N·m) wheel torque.

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Karma adds Revero GTE to lineup; first BEV; based on E-Flex platform

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Karma Automotive is expanding its Revero series with a new model, the Karma Revero GTE. The GTE will be the company’s first all-electric vehicle. Later in the year, a 400-mile (estimated) hyper-range version will be available. Later in the year, a 400-mile (estimated) hyper-range version will be available.

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Will an all-electric, 400-mile Karma Revero be enough for a Tesla Model S rematch?

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Starting next year, the Karma Revero will get closer than it ever has to rivaling the Tesla Model S. Ironically, that will mean retiring the range extender that was once broadly sized up as the Revero’s ace card—back when, in an earlier existence, it was called the FIsker Karma.

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Fisker Karma delivers 83 km/51.6 mile electric range in TÜV testing

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The Fisker Karma has achieved 83 km/51.6 The Fisker Karma has achieved 83 km/51.6 Earlier, the Karma received a US EPA rating having a 32-mile (51 km) all-electric range. Fisker says that the TÜV carried out the most thorough tests yet of the Karma’s real-world urban performance. Earlier post.).

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All-electric Fisker EMotion luxury sedan to debut in August

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The low, sleek Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid luxury sedan had a stunning design but numerous problems, and Tesla mopped the floor with it. Now designer Henrik Fisker is ready for a rematch, this time with an all-electric sedan promising 400 miles of range (and unusual doors).

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Fisker Karma Makes Public Driving Debut

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The Fisker Karma plug-in extended range electric vehicle ( earlier post ) made its public driving debut over the weekend, 19 months after being introduced as a concept. The Fisker Karma can reach 60 mph (97 km/h) in six seconds and has a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).

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