The Karma uses Quantum Technologies Q-DRIVE plug-in hybrid technology, giving the Karma a 50mile (80kms) range on electric power only. Once past the 50 mile (80km) range, the car becomes an extended range electric hybrid vehicle, with the gasoline engine driving a generator to charge the lithium ion battery and the electric motors.
For drivers who commute less than 50 miles (80kms) a day and plug-in to recharge at night from grid electrical power, the Karma has an average fuel economy of 100 mpg (2.4L/100km) per year, giving a low average CO2 emission of just 83g/km (0.296lb/mile).
The Karma can carry four adults and luggage in a luxurious interior. It has the following proportions - height of a Porsche 911, length of a Mercedes Benz CLS and the width of a BMW 7 Series. It has a 0-60mph (0-96kph) time of less than 6 seconds and a top speed of 125mph (200kph), with regenerative braking and two drive modes – Stealth for economy and Sport Drive for some added torque and driving fun.
Keeping with the enviro-friendly angle, the Karma equipment and parts are sourced from environmentally conscious partners. The interior wood is from fallen trees and recovered trees from lake beds. The EcoGlass is made from recyclable sand, and the interior is animal-free, using 100% Bamboo Viscose instead for the EcoChic model. The EcoSport model uses leather but from a supplier that uses 85% of the hide.
Fisker has 42 North American distributors lined up for their exotic machines, initially priced at US$87,000 (€65,000) according to the Fisker website. Additional options include a full-length roof mounted solar panel to charge the battery and cool the interior while stationary. They will also sell a home roof mounted solar panel to collect solar power during the day to charge the car via solar power at night.
Visit: http://karma.fiskerautomotive.com/
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