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JANUARY 6, 2020

Fisker is pricing its new Ocean electric SUV with an MSRP of US $37,499. After the US federal tax credit is applied, the cost of the Fisker Ocean drops to a starting price of US$29,999 (US). Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Fisker Inc. Highlights of the proposed collaboration, codenamed “Project PEAR” (Personal Electric Automotive Revolution): Fisker and Foxconn to jointly develop a breakthrough new segment vehicle. The key success elements of electric vehicle development include the electric motor, electric control module and battery.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Fisker Automotive will debut the first factory-built Karma plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Fisker Automotive introduced the Karma as a concept in January 2008. The 300 kW (403 hp/408 PS) Karma reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 100 km (100 mpg) and emissions of 83 g/km, according to the company.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Fisker Automotive has appointed Tom LaSorda, the former CEO, President and Vice Chairman of Chrysler, to the newly created role of Vice Chairman of the Fisker Board and Chairman of the Board’s Strategy Council. founder and CEO, Henrik Fisker. founder and CEO, Henrik Fisker.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

Fisker Automotive named former GM’er Tony Posawatz as its new CEO. Tony is the perfect CEO for Fisker. Part of my assignment at Fisker was to recruit a long-term CEO and I cannot think of a better person than Tony to take us forward. Fisker also announced the appointment of Alberto Gonzalez as Vice President of Manufacturing.

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APRIL 23, 2010

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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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

million conditional loan to Fisker Automotive for the development of two lines of plug-in hybrids—the Karma and the new Project Nina vehicle—by 2016. In the first stage of the program, Fisker Automotive will use a $169.3 Fisker estimates production of up to 75,000-100,000 of these plug-ins in the US per year beginning in late 2012.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Fisker Automotive is partnering with China Grand Automotive Group (CGA), the leading passenger car trader in China, to have Fisker vehicles distributed, marketed and serviced in China. Fisker Automotive’s first car, the Fisker Karma, will make its Chinese debut at the Shanghai Motor Show in April 2011.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

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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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Two German investors, Ingo Voigt and Fritz Nol, announced their intent to buy Fisker Automotive, the failing plug-in hybrid car company, on 11 September. The team submitted a detailed offer to the US Department of Energy (DOE) along with a letter of intent for restructuring Fisker. DOE auctioning off the Fisker loan.

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JANUARY 19, 2010

Fisker Automotive last week secured access to an additional $115.3 This funding is necessary for Fisker Automotive to access a $528.7 million US Department of Energy conditional loan that will, in part, help speed completion of the Fisker Karma, the company’s first plug-in hybrid. A123 is also investing $23 million in Fisker.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2018

Fisker Inc.’s ProteanDrive motors use patented technologies, digital control, and are packaged with a friction brake. Fisker Inc. The partners’ first joint project will include the design, development and integration of a Fisker electric, autonomous shuttle—the Orbit—into a Hakim Unique-implemented smart city.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Source: Fisker Automotive. has received a $30-million purchase order for supplying key components and subsystems related to Quantum’s proprietary Q-Drive powertrain systems for the Fisker Karma production program under the terms of its supply agreement. Fisker Karma utilizes an Ecotec 2.0-liter Powertrain for the Karma.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Drivesolar.org has compiled a list of the 42 different plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle models on display at the Frankfurt International Motor Show as well as their location on the exhibit floor as a convenience for visitors. Tesla is also displaying its battery pack, for a 43 rd entry.). A hat-tip to Siggy!).

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Fisker Automotive has selected the GM Wilmington Assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware for production for Project NINA, the development and build of a family-oriented plug-in hybrid sedan costing about $39,900 after federal tax credits. Fisker Automotive has signed a letter of intent with Motors Liquidation Co. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

Fisker Inc. has selected Ricardo PLC to integrate the upcoming Fisker EMotion’s all-new 800V Electric Powertrain. The partnership will include integration of Fisker’s proprietary 800V Ultra Charger, 800V Battery Pack and e-axle systems. All vehicle system controls will also be part of the Ricardo Fisker partnership.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The CEOs of Tesla and Fisker may have thought they were home free--but it was not to be. Republican candidate Mitt Romney didn't repeat his charge that Tesla Motors [NSDQ:TSLA] and Fisker Automotive were 'loser' companies--as he said.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

The US Department of Energy has closed its $465 million loan with Tesla Motors, Inc. The Palo Alto facility will assemble electric vehicle battery packs, electric motors, and related electric vehicle control equipment, both for Tesla’s own electric vehicles and for sale to other automobile manufacturers. billion to Ford Motor Company.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

has entered into a letter of intent with Fisker Automotive that outlines the terms of a production and licensing agreement for the Fisker Karma Program. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. DC-DC converter and the solar roof module.

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JULY 27, 2020

Extreme E , the new electric off-road motor racing championship, is in advanced talks with Fisker Inc. We feel thrilled at the prospect of having Fisker Inc., on a series partnership and potential works team entrance. a pure EV manufacturer, join Extreme E for the start of the first championship.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If lithium-ion batteries are "the heart of Fisker," according to new owner Wanxiang, then what does it say is "the soul of Fisker"? That would be the VL Destino, a version of the Fisker Karma range-extended electric luxury sedan with no batteries, electric motors, or plugs at all.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has weighed in with his verdict on startup electric-car maker Tesla Motors: It's a "loser." So, for that matter, is another startup that's still in business, Fisker Automotive.

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APRIL 7, 2009

Fisker Automotive, Inc. New York-based Eco-Drive (Capital) Partners LLC, a European-American investment consortium, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, an early investor in Fisker, have together agreed to provide the capital. Early production vehicles of the 2010 Fisker Karma are slated to come off the assembly line late this year.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: The assets of Fisker Automotive are sold to Chinese auto-parts conglomerate Wanxiang, why Apple may have come closer to acquiring Tesla Motors than it appears, and we drive new diesel crossovers from Audi, Jeep, and Mercedes-Benz. The remains of Fisker Automotive were sold for.'

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Fisker unveiled the Emotion electric luxury sedan at CES 2018. The multiple electric motors deliver more than 575 KW, pushing the EMotion from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds. The multiple electric motors deliver more than 575 KW, pushing the EMotion from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds. Fisker Inc. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Some might say that luxury carmaker Fisker's story is a bit of a thriller itself. Whether tales of fires and frozen loans will measure up to the new Harrison Ford thriller Paranoia is a different matter, but Fisker's range-extended luxury sedan makes a cameo appearance in the film.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Fisker unveiled the Ocean all-electric SUV today at the LA Auto Show, detailing three new variants for different driving styles. Fisker’s all-electric SUV, the Ocean, was unveiled late last night in Manhattan Beach, California, just before it hit the stage at the LA Auto Show today. Fisker Inc. Credit: Fisker Inc.

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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. Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding development of the company’s retail network. The initial set includes: Click to enlarge.

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JULY 24, 2009

The Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) ( earlier post ) will make its public driving debut during the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races on 15 August, 19 months after being unveiled as a concept car. The Fisker Karma will also be on display at Concorso Italiano on 14 August, alongside the Karma Sunset hardtop convertible concept.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 1, 2021

And could the maker of the iPhone produce both Lordstown Motors’ electric pickup and a future Fisker EV in Ohio? Rivian is selling direct, like Tesla, but aiming for community. The plant that built generations of Hummers is now making Chinese electric vans. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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MARCH 22, 2012

But Tesla Motors and Fisker Automotive are both looking to change that. The last U.S. volume carmaker started from scratch by entrepreneurs whose brand is still with us was Chrysler, and that was in 1924.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 17, 2014

Ten days ago, a website appeared from Wanxiang America, the new owners of Fisker Automotive, under the title of "The New Fisker." The site included a comprehensive timeline of the formerly bankrupt company''s past, warts and all: from the lawsuit by Tesla Motors against Fisker through the May 2011 suspension of funds from its U.S.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Autonomy’s order was placed with the fleet departments of the following automakers: BMW, Canoo, Fisker, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Rivian, Stellantis, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, Volvo and Volkswagen. The 23,000 order represents 1.2%

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JULY 8, 2009

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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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Today, if the news cycle cooperates, ABC News will air a segment on its Nightline program that looks at Fisker Automotive--makers of the 2012 Karma plug-in luxury sport sedan--and the low-interest loans it and Tesla Motors have been granted by the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It's been a year of press announcements but no cars from Fisker Automotive. Now the company says that the first factory-built 2011 Fisker Karma will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, to be held at the end of the month. That may allow Fisker to keep its promise to deliver a handful of production models before the end of 2010.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 17, 2023

Fisker provides a bit more about its $45,000 Alaska electric pickup. Fisker sees its upcoming $45,400 Alaska electric truck as its “everything” vehicle, but it. Rivian tops 350 miles of range with its middle of three battery packs. And CATL makes its LFP battery tech more cold-weather savvy.

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