The infamous automotive designer Henrik Fisker has launched a new company bearing his name (recall the earlier Fisker Automotive, which is now Karma Automotive), going by comments made by Fisker in an interview with Bloomberg. The new company will reportedly be showcasing a new all-electric vehicle with at least 400 … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Karma Revero, which was previously known as the Fisker Karma before Fisker Automotive’s bankruptcy, is now back in production, according to recent reports. The model (and brand) is being relaunched by the China-based automotive supplier Wanxiang — which bought the assets of Fisker Automotive, following … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. A few months ago, I wrote about Fisker Automotive and Technology Group’s search for factory space in California to resuming production of the Elux Karma (aka Fisker Karma). This was somewhat surprising, since it’s not too common for a Chinese company* to manufacture products in California, but stranger … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The producers of the Fisker Karma have had their share of… bad karma. With production ending in 2012 and Fisker Automotive bankruptcy following approximately 18 months later, it has been a rough few years for many formerly or currently at the company, and for Fisker … [continued]
Tesla shouldn’t have spent resources on the development of the all-wheel-drive version of the Model S, but rather should have used those resources to speed the development of the “affordable” 4th model, according to former Fisker Automotive CEO (and ex-Chevrolet Volt vehicle-line director) Tony Posawatz. In addition to the advice/criticism, … [continued]
Time for another EV news roundup. I’m breaking it up into sections this time. Enjoy! Tesla Battery Swap Dead End: Tesla hasn’t hitting its battery-swapping rolling target (which was about 7 months ago) and it hasn’t mentioned it. Has battery swapping hit a complete dead end? Fully Charged Tour: A Tesla tour … [continued]
Update: Katy seems to drive a Tesla, so it’s probably that someone made a mistake and said she bought Fisker Karmas for her crew when she actually bought them Teslas. Rumor is: Katy Perry just bought 5 Fisker Karmas for some of her employees for a cool half-million, because she … [continued]
The drama surrounding the bankruptcy of Fisker Automotives appears as though it may have finally reached its end — the assets of the high-end EV manufacturer were bought at auction by Wanxiang America, for a reported $149.2 million dollars. The auction, held in Delaware bankruptcy court, lasted for more than … [continued]
Beyond our own, here are some top EV, bike, and other clean(ish) transport stories from the past few days or so: 100% Electric Vehicles (& General EV Stories) Detroit Electric Pledges To Launch Sedan, Hatchback By End Of 2014 Next Tesla Roadster To “Push The Envelope” On Performance Google Employees … [continued]
Fisker Automotive’s Executive Chairman, Henrik Fisker himself, has stepped down from his position at the head of the company. The surprise announcement was apparently the result of major disagreements within the company with regards to business strategy. The departure of one of the company’s co-founders is interesting, but according to … [continued]
