Fisker to start Karma hybrid production

Fisker to start Karma hybrid production

Fisker to start Karma hybrid production

After a long delay, Fisker will finally start the production of its most talked about car Karma' fromMarch21st.The electric car startup is a luxuryplug-in hybrid priced at $95,900.The Karma is powered by Quantum Technologies' Q-Drive technology, an innovative petrol engine/electric motor combination; Q-Drive is aseries hybridsystem which means that the engine is mated with a generator to provide an electrical connection to the motors and also recharge the batteries and as such the electric motors are the only mechanical driving force connected to the wheels.

The Karma includes as standarda solar paneled roof not only to aid in the recharging of itsLithium-Ion batteriesbut also to aid the cabin climate control system. The solar roof is capable of generating a half kilowatt-hour a dayand is estimated to provide up to 4 to 5 miles (6.48.0 km) of additional range a week assuming continuously sunny days. Additionally, the car will offer a set of solar panels for the garage/house which may charge the Karma entirely 'off the grid'.

Although Fisker Automotive has yet to release solid statistics regarding Karma's fuel economy, the company estimates the average driver will only have to refill the fuel tank annually provided they do not drive more than 50miles (80 km) a day. Fisker Automotive has also suggested that when in 'sport-hybrid' mode the Karma will be capable of 100miles per US gallon (2.4l/100km) of fuel consumed for a range of 300miles (480 km). Despite its eco-friendly background the Karma features a 125mph (201 km/h) top speed and is capable of reaching 60mph (97 km/h) from a standstill in 5.8 seconds.

The Karma's two 201brake horsepower (204 PS) motors produce 1,300newton metres (960 ftlbf) of torque, more than theBugatti Veyronat 1,250Nm (920 ftlbf).

Moving to the top of the car, one immediately notices the full panoramic roof. Upon further inspection, the roof actually acts as the largest full roof solar panel in the industry. While the sun beats down on you as you whisk the Karma through picturesque hills and winding coastal roads, your roof is actually increasing the range of the vehicle. Apparently it can add up to 200 miles of photovoltaic driving power.

Fisker expects to start producing 1,500 Karmas per month starting in October and to then sell 15,000 a year from 2012 onwards.

Fisker Automotivebecame a true manufacturer in 2007 with the simple idea of creating inspired, beautiful, and exciting luxuryhybridvehicles. Shortly after, the Fisker Karma was introduced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. It's easy to see why it turned more than a few heads with its voluptuous flowing lines and promised 50-mile full electric range.

As if drop-dead good looks were not enough to distinguish this car from other eco-friendly vehicles, the performance numbers help the Karma truly pulls away from the crowd. Its 0-60 mph performance is said to be in the neighborhood of 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph. The Karma may not be able to keep up with your neighbor'sPorsche Panamera, but while you're getting 67 miles per gallon, he will be sitting at a gas station.

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