Fisker Automotive to Deliver Karma Electric Sedan 36 Months From Initial Concept
In little more than two years Fisker Automotive has established itself as a force in the automotive industry.
Significant investments from major venture capital firms, a half-billion dollar conditional loan from the U.S. government and the establishment of a global network of independent retailers highlight the new American automaker’s rapid growth.
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Since its founding in August 2007 Fisker Automotive has:• Assembled a team of forward-looking auto industry veterans with more than 200 years of collective experience• Introduced the world’s first premium plug-in electric hybrid vehicle, the Fisker Karma• Established global headquarters in Irvine, California and a first-class engineering facility in Pontiac, Michigan
• Appointed a network of 42 independent U.S. retailers and three European distributors with proven track records in customer satisfaction • Partnered with Tier 1 automotive suppliers • Applied for more than 50 patents • Been awarded a $528.7 million U.S. Department of Energy conditional loan • Announced Project Nina, the development of an affordable, family-oriented plug-in hybrid for 2012 that will ultimately create more than 5,000 U.S. jobs • Signed a letter of intent to purchase an assembly plant in Wilmington, Delaware • Secured more than 1,500 customer deposits; • Been featured on the cover of the June 8, 2009 issue of Forbes magazine as “The Next Detroit.” |
 Fisker Automotive is a green American premium sports car company with a mission to create a range of beautiful environmentally friendly cars that make environmental sense without compromise.The concept was created between two independent companies who clearly wanted to make a difference in not only the automotive industry, but to the environment as well. Fisker Coachbuild, LLC and Quantum Technologies announced this joint venture partnership in September 2007. Fisker Coachbuild will provide exclusive design services for Fisker Automotive while Quantum Technologies (QTWW – a publicly traded company) will provide the latest technological advancements. Each car will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid penned as Q DRIVE exclusively for all Fisker Automotive vehicles.A new segment is being created within the auto industry where people can really use their power of choice. They can choose to be environmentally friendly with their car purchase without compromising on the style and luxury that they are used to. We believe in less compromise and more efficiency.
Fisker Automotive strives to be a serious environmental alternative to other premium performance luxury cars on the road today. Fisker Automotive will be the first company in the world to have this type of a car on the road – a beautiful fast car that makes environmental sense. Initial production is anticipated to be 15,000 vehicles annually with pricing to start at $87,900. |