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DOE Closes $529M Loan to Fisker Automotive

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million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). million loan to Fisker in September 2009. When full production is reached in 2015, Fisker estimates annual sales at up to 115,000 vehicles. The US Department of Energy (DOE) closed a $528.7

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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. Behind the wheel was Fisker Automotive co-founder and COO Bernhard Koehler. Carbon emissions are also lower than today’s hybrids.

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Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse

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Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Will Americans embrace a small, two-door, urban-focused EV with well under 200 miles of range—potentially maybe with tech like battery-swapping? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? The 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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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

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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. Project Nina is expected to launch in 2012. Investment.

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Quantum Signs $10.2 Million Phase III Plug-in Development Contract with Fisker Automotive

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million contract for Phase III development of plug-in hybrid powertrains for Fisker automobiles. Quantum has developed an advanced version of its Q-Drive PHEV system which has been optimized to maximize the performance of the Fisker KARMA, a luxury sports sedan, and the KARMA S “Sunset,” a coupe/convertible. has signed a $10.2

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Lotus Reportedly Planning Electric Car

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Like the Volt, they are shooting for a 300 mile range with the first 40 miles all electric. Looks like most of the battery EV makers are shooting for a 100-150 mile range, with Tesla shooting for over 200. The PHEV people are aiming at the 40 mile all electric range.

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Are You Plugged In?

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Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electric cars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. Which electric-car developer counts former U.

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