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Fisker files patents on solid-state battery technology; anticipating automotive-ready from 2023

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Fisker’s solid-state batteries will feature three-dimensional electrodes with 2.5 Fisker claims that this technology will enable ranges of more than 500 miles on a single charge and charging times as low as one minute—faster than filling up a gas tank. Fabio Albano, VP of battery systems at Fisker Inc.

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Fisker opens reservations for Ocean SUV; cost starts as low as $379/month

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Fisker Inc. The Fisker Ocean is targeted to begin production at the end of 2021, with the first high-volume deliveries projected for 2022. The Fisker app offers a flexible lease program, maintenance and repair on demand, insurance purchase to easy finance options. —Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup.

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QOTD: Will Foxconn Make Fisker’s PEARs?

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Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology Group, announced that it signed a development and manufacturing agreement with Fisker. The cryptocurrency of car makers, Fisker has nothing to show for five years of existence. The post QOTD: Will Foxconn Make Fisker’s PEARs? appeared first on The Truth About Cars.

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A123 Systems reports Q3 revenue and shipments up, along with losses; gross margin improving

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Fisker represents the company’s largest current automotive business; last week, A123 revised its 2011 revenue guidance downward based on a reduction in fourth-quarter orders from Fisker Automotive as that company balances inventory levels from all suppliers for the Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Nissan and Honda confirm new EV partnership as they look to play catch up with Tesla, BYD

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According to sources, the aim is to bring down EV prices to compete with low-cost leaders from China. Nissan is also reportedly in talks with Fisker about investing in the struggling EV startup. After partnering with Honda, will Nissan also invest in Fisker? The partnership could include an electric pickup.

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Opinion: EVs for Everyone in 2022

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The Fisker Ocean, Vinfast VF8, VF 9 and Canoo Lifestyle Vehicles are harder to predict since those companies don’t have a track record on which we can make a judgement about their viability. The EV market is looking more and more like a doppelganger for regular automotive market with only the low-cost entry level cars missing.