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Karma Automotive debuts first Club Car Current EVs produced under agreement with AYRO

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The Karma Innovation and Customization Center (KICC) revealed the first Club Car Current vehicles being produced under a contract manufacturing agreement with AYRO. Karma and AYRO previously announced the formation of a partnership to produce vehicles under the arrangement.

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Karma Automotive debuts all-new Level 4 autonomous van E-flex platform

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Karma Automotive introduced its SAEnLevel 4 autonomous van with a battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture, one of five platforms designed to offer new electric mobility solutions through highly versatile EREV (extended range electric vehicle) and BEV chassis systems. —Srini Gowda, Karma Automotive’s VP of Autonomous Driving/ADAS.

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Karma Automotive unveils High-Performance E-Flex Platform

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The goal of all of Karma’s E-Flex platforms is to offer our partners a multitude of electric mobility solutions with different drive motor systems and battery pack variants; our High-Performance E-Flex platform is among the most premium of these configurations, offering unprecedented performance results. Earlier post.).

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Karma Automotive introduces E-Flex platform solution for EVs

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Karma Automotive introduced the Karma E-Flex Platform a highly versatile chassis that will offer new electric vehicle mobility solutions ranging from autonomously-driven utility vans, to daily-driver vehicles, to high-performance supercars. —Karma Automotive COO, Kevin Pavlov.

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DeLorean executives sued by Karma for pursuing venture during EV development

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Several DeLorean executives are being sued by their former employer Karma Automotive for pursuing an outside venture while being told to find investors for electric vehicle development. Karma claims in the suit, filed in August, that it told de Vries and Yuan to look for outside investors when they were employed at the company.

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Karma shows E-Flex platform in flat-floor BEV configuration; “Everyday BEV”

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Karma Automotive announced its flexible and modular E-Flex platform ( earlier post ) with an efficient flat floor battery electric vehicle (BEV) architecture. All Karma E-Flex platforms leverage the company’s proprietary technology, manufacturing and design services to offer partners innovative electric mobility solutions.

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Karma AWD Extended Range E-Flex platform supports pickup truck applications

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Karma Automotive announced its newest flexible and modular E-Flex platform with two motor all-wheel drive (AWD) and extended range electric vehicle (EREV) architecture (e.g., All Karma E-Flex platforms leverage the company’s proprietary technology, manufacturing and design services to offer partners innovative electric mobility solutions.

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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 goes after fleet market with plans to electrify commercial trucks

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Karma Automotive is looking to make the improbable leap from luxury cars to commercial trucks. The California-based company announced Monday that it will offer engineering and contract-manufacturing services to fleet customers under the "Powered by Karma" banner.

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Karma Automotive will produce B-ON’s eLCVs for US, Canada, and Latin America

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EV automaker Karma Automotive is further focusing its production strategy to support commercial EVs, more specifically B-ON, under a new manufacturing partnership announced this week. more… The post Karma Automotive will produce B-ON’s eLCVs for US, Canada, and Latin America appeared first on Electrek.

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Karma Automotive to assemble electric delivery vehicles for B-ON

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B–ON, the EV solutions provider and StreetScooter successor, will partner with US-based producer of luxury EVs Karma Automotive to produce B–ON’s fully electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) at their facility in California starting this year.

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Blue World Technologies and Karma Automotive to collaborate on methanol fuel cell propulsion system

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Blue World Technologies and Karma Automotive will collaborate to explore the viability of a methanol fuel cell system ( earlier post ) to provide primary propulsion power for a variety of future passenger and light commercial vehicles. Lance Zhou, Karma’s CEO.

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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 Revero GTE will join the GTS, GT and original Revero as the fourth model in Karma’s Revero family, initially offering two versions—both 200-mile and 300-mile range configurations.

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Karma expands to commercial electrification with ‘Powered by Karma’ B2B strategy

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EV manufacturer Karma Automotive announced a new Business to Business (B2B) electrification program called “Powered by Karma” to help commercial operators electrify their fleets more quickly.

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Karma and PATEO announce strategic partnership to develop automotive technologies

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Karma offers a technology-focused vehicle platform powered by advanced connectivity, autonomous driving, and artificial intelligence; the platform can be utilized as a test-bed to help drive innovation. The collaboration’s initial work will be focused on integrating PATEO Qing Mobile to the Karma Revero GT.

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Karma Automotive’s flagship store now accepts Bitcoin as form of payment

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Karma Automotive, the Southern California-based creator of luxury electric vehicles and high-tech incubator, is using its flagship company-owned store in Newport Beach, Calif., Karma Newport Beach now accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment for new vehicle sales and service performed at the facility. —Karma CEO Dr. Lance Zhou.

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Tesla seemingly harassed by Camaro driver, flawless instant karma ensues

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Needless to say, the incident was arguably one of the most flawless instances of instant karma that have been shared recently. From an unwilling participant in the form of the Tesla driver to an apparent showboating aggressor, the incident had everything that an instant karma incident could ask for.

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Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid gets same EPA ratings as current Revero GT

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Electric range and efficiency ratings for the upcoming Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid were recently posted on the EPA's fueleconomy.gov website—and they match figures for the 2020 Karma Revero GT.

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Karma sues EV startup Lordstown, claims it stole infotainment tech

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Karma Automotive is suing Lordstown Motors, alleging the Ohio-based electric-truck firm stole trade secrets and poached employees involved in the development of infotainment tech.

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Karma GS-6 PHEV review: Most striking vehicle with a plug?

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You might remember the Fisker Karma from its storied past. Fast forward over a decade since it launched, swap the model name for the make, and Karma’s latest iteration, the GS-6, is one of the best implementations of a plug-in hybrid we’ve seen. And dare I say one of the best-looking cars with a plug attached?

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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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First drive review: 2021 Karma GS-6 goes over the top on style and fun, comes up short on range

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It’s been a long and winding road for Karma Automotive, which was born of the remains of Fisker more than five years ago and still hasn't managed to make as many cars as the original.

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Fisker, no. Karma Revero.

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The Fisker Karma is back, and is now called the Karma Revero. You'd think I'd love it, right?

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Karma Automotive sues revived DeLorean Motors, claiming stolen mental property

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The post Karma Automotive sues revived DeLorean Motors, claiming stolen mental property appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. The go well with alleges that by coming into the cope with DMC, the defendants breached their contract and “fiduciary” duties. In doing so, the lawsuit says the defendants violated.

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Tesla Model 3 dishes out instant karma to driver mocking “brake failure” in China

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It is said that karma can be a pretty vengeful thing. But if a recent Tesla crash in China is any indication, karma can be pretty darn ironic and funny too. If that’s not instant karma, I don’t know what is. pic.twitter.com/GZ4MwRz91d — Yan Chang (@cyfoxcat) November 17, 2022. .”

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Three-wheeled EV company ElectraMeccanica brings former Karma COO Pavlov on board

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Prior to joining ElectraMeccanica, Pavlov most recently served as the COO of Karma Automotive. Pavlov will be responsible for overseeing operational growth as ElectraMeccanica ramps up commercial production with a focus on enhancing profitability and efficiency. Pavlov brings more than two decades of automotive experience to ElectraMeccanica.

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Battery boost for recalled Bolt EVs, inside Subaru EV, synthetic fuels, Karma trucks: Today’s Car News

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Karma is chasing the fleet market with plug-in commercial trucks. GM’s replacement of Bolt EV batteries could bring older versions of the electric car more range than when new. Subaru gives us a peek inside the Solterra EV. And could synthetic fuels reverse the end for ICE? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Karma presents its electric-car vision to China and vies for partners

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Karma Automotive doesn't have just one vision for its future. The Southern California automaker unveiled a trio of new vehicles at the Shanghai auto show this week, ranging from a near-production look of the next version of the Karma Revero to a fanciful concept called the SC1. It has three.

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BMW to supply Karma Automotive with powertrain components for its luxury plug-in hybrid

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BMW will supply Karma Automotive—Fisker reborn—with its latest powertrain components, including high voltage battery charging systems and a wide range of hybrid and EV systems, for application in Karma’s flagship plug-in hybrid, to be re-launched next year. —Karma’s CEO Tom Corcoran. founded in 2007.

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Karma boasts its extended-range EV platform is very, very flexible

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Karma Automotive is touting its new platform for extended-range electric vehicles, which the California-based company claims can be used for a variety of different vehicle types. The E-Flex platform is flexible enough to underpin everything from autonomous delivery vans to "high-performance supercars," a Karma press release said.

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Karma GSe-6: Fully electric Revero priced vs. Tesla Model S, Lucid Air

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California-based Karma Automotive set pricing Friday for the GSe-6, its upcoming battery electric version of its Revero, until recently slated to be called the Revero GTE.

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Karma prices GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, teases electric SUV due in 2022

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Karma Automotive Monday revealed pricing for its more affordable plug-in hybrid luxury car, the GS-6. With its arrival this month, the GS-6 starts at $83,900. A high-performance GS-6S model starts at $103,900.

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Karma plans US-built all-electric pickup and SUV

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Monday, news broke of another electric truck potentially in the works—this one from California-based, Chinese-funded Karma Automotive. According to a Bloomberg report, directly citing Karma’s COO.

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Karma GSe-6, not GTE, is the name of fully electric Revero due in 2021

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Karma Automotive announced Monday that its first all-electric model—due in 2021—will be named GSe-6, not Revero GTE, as originally mentioned. The GSe-6 will be the first in a family of "GS Series" models, according to Karma, which is now accepting $100 refundable deposits for the car.

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Karma using independent dealers and company centers for launch or Revero plug-in hybrid

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Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. In addition, Karma is working on the development of its first Orange County Brand Experience Center that will be announced separately.

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Karma GS-6 pricing, Alpha Jax EV rally car, Mirai and Toyota EVs: Today’s Car News

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Karma prices the GS-6 plug-in hybrid. Karma has put a price tag on its GS-6 plug-in hybrid arriving soon, and. Alpha Motors shows us how retro-cute EVs can be styled for America. Virginia signs on with California standards. And the Toyota Mirai has us thinking about the brand’s upcoming EVs.

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Karma GS-6 plug-in hybrid will be more affordable, slotting below revamped Revero GT flagship

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Karma Automotive is planning its first all-electric production model, but it seems plug-in hybrids will remain a substantial part of the company's lineup. On Wednesday Karma announced a reshuffling of that lineup, including a new plug-in hybrid model called the GS-6, which will slot below a revamped version of the Revero GT.

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Mustang Mach-E range, Karma vs. Lordstown, Nissan and Hercules: Today’s Car News

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Karma calls foul on Lordstown. Nissan appears to be exploring electric-truck possibilities, too. And the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV gets EPA range ratings. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Karma gets farther from FIsker with 2020 Revero GT, electric car concept

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Chinese-owned, California-based Karma Automotive made clear several years ago that its aspirations go well beyond merely resurrecting production of the car originally known as the Fisker Karma.

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Karma pickup, ride-hailing “deadheads,” what plays in Iowa: Today’s Car News

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And Karma thinks more about trucks. Iowa is likely seeing more Teslas on TV. Ride-hailing isn't so green in California. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Data focusing on California underscores that ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are adding to pollution, not reducing it. But going entirely electric would turn the tide.

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California plug-in hybrid maker Karma Automotive now accepts Bitcoin

Green Car Reports

Karma Automotive announced Tuesday that it will now accept Bitcoin at its flagship Newport Beach location. In addition to dabbling in cryptocurrency for simple transactions, Karma will also explore theoretical blockchain applications outside of the that space, the electric-car manufacturer said in its announcement.

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California clean cars opposition, Karma GS-6, Best Car To Buy tech: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

California’s Karma is revealing a more modestly priced plug-in hybrid. Karma has revealed that a more affordable GS-5 plug-in. Eight automakers still oppose California’s right to set its own vehicle emissions rules and mandate EVs. And our Best Car To Buy shortlist is at the tech forefront.

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Multiple DeLorean Execs Sued By Former Employer Karma

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Karma has accused several former employees of hijacking investment opportunities for the gain of their own startup.

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