Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2015

Today, we take a quick spin in the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE550e plug-in hybrid, examine a new BMW plug-in hybrid prototype, and check on Fisker's progress in restarting production of the Karma luxury sedan. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Karma Automotive--the carmaker formerly known as Fisker Automotive--says it will use BMW powertrain components in upcoming production models. BMW will supply high-voltage battery charging systems and "a wide range of hybrid and EV systems" for the Karma luxury sedan, which the company expects to relaunch in 2016.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2019

BMW teams up with Jaguar Land Rover on electric cars. Karma spreads its dealer network. Fiat Chrysler rescinds its offer to Renault. And a hydrogen shortage is gripping Northern California fuel-cell drivers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2019

BMW teams up with Jaguar Land Rover on electric cars. Karma spreads its dealer network. Fiat Chrysler rescinds its offer to be bought by Renault. And a hydrogen shortage is gripping Northern California fuel-cell drivers. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 7, 2013

Not all plug-in electric cars rely on battery power alone; some also have gasoline engines as backups, for longer range or more power. Last year, we identified six plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale during 2013. This year, the list gains three new entries (from BMW, Cadillac, and Mitsubishi) and loses one (the Fisker Karma).

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Henrik Fisker has designed some remarkable cars, among them Aston Martins, the BMW Z8, and of course the striking Fisker Karma range-extended electric luxury sedan. That vehicle, launched in 2012 by his namesake company, saw production of less than 3,000 units before the company collapsed in bankruptcy.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 4, 2012

Together these retailer groups handle 17 brands in multiple locations across Montreal, including Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, BMW, Lexus, and now, Fisker. As the Karma is classified as a plug-in hybrid by Québec’s Drive Electric Program, buyers are eligible for an $8,000 rebate toward the purchase price.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 19, 2017

Which very noticeable plug-in car has been resurrected after five years—and what did we think of it on the road? What secrets does the Tesla Model 3 hold, and do those make it "Car 2.0" as some have suggested?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Fisker Automotive may still be waiting for final certification from the EPA and other regulatory bodies for its 2012 Karma plug-in hybrid sports sedan, but that's not stopping it from moving forward with its next car line.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

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. Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s. The Karma is an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV).

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Recently, it came to light that BMW i3 REx owners were "coding" their cars, adding features not available. Thanks to modern computer controls, it's possible to change the behavior and functionality of a car without ever turning a wrench.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Don’t forget the Korean plug-ins. BMW – the Ultimate Electric Driving Machine? for 2016, followed by the Model X.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Powerful, Sleek, Plug-in Hybrid Luxury Coupe. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, 120V common wall plug up to 8 hours for a 100-percent charge. News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed. Road Test: BMW Takes the Middle Road. Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV.

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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 4, 2009

The show will feature the highly anticipated plug-in Chevrolet Volt, the performance plug-in Fisker Karma, Audi’s all-electric e-Tron concept based on the R8 and BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, which combines the performance of a BMW M model with the fuel consumption and emissions of a modern small car.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As with all battery electric vehicles, expect three plug-in options plus regenerative braking to fill the battery. Company CEO and founder Henrik Fisker has had a hand in designing the BMW Z8, the Aston Martin DB9 and the V8 Vantage, and the Fisker Karma. The usual smooth EV front. Ocean Design.

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