Comments on: GM to Supply Engines For the Fisker Karma EREV http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:11:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: pgl http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/#comment-128016 pgl Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:23:34 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1392#comment-128016 Michael, maybe a silly question, but does the "D" stand for "Dell". If so, are you aware of EEStor developments, or involved with them in any way at a working/build-out level? Many thanks! Michael, maybe a silly question, but does the “D” stand for “Dell”. If so, are you aware of EEStor developments, or involved with them in any way at a working/build-out level?

Many thanks!

]]> By: kent beuchert http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/#comment-113517 kent beuchert Sat, 16 May 2009 16:47:28 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1392#comment-113517 Note that the Karma allows for a "performance mode" in which the gas engine suplies power in parallel with the battery pack - for extra power when the battery pack is smaller than normal. The recent advances made by MIT and licensed by A123 Systems will enable a small battery pack to produce tons more power, so this strategy of Fisker's will likely be limited to first generation Karmas. Note that the Karma allows for a “performance mode” in which the gas engine suplies power in parallel with the battery pack – for extra power when the battery pack is smaller than normal. The recent advances made by MIT and licensed by A123 Systems will enable a small battery pack to produce tons more power, so this strategy of Fisker’s will likely be limited to first generation Karmas.

]]> By: Jim Rowland http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/#comment-82624 Jim Rowland Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:41:09 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1392#comment-82624 Fisker has designed some of the best cars on the planet. The Karma is another example of his talent. It is the lowest roof height 4-door sedan ever slated for production. Long sexy hood to accomidate the EREV and great fender curves. This car will be successful and has already gained status with the rich and famous. Getting on the list to own could be profitable in itself by selling your spot in line after they start producing. It looks like Quantum Technologies will be using the GM engine to power the EREV system in the Fisker designed Karma. Good move, I would guess the extra power is needed to turn a bigger gen set so when sport mode is initiated it has the required amount of juice to go 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Nice! This is the sports car of the future. Fisker has designed some of the best cars on the planet. The Karma is another example of his talent. It is the lowest roof height 4-door sedan ever slated for production. Long sexy hood to accomidate the EREV and great fender curves. This car will be successful and has already gained status with the rich and famous. Getting on the list to own could be profitable in itself by selling your spot in line after they start producing. It looks like Quantum Technologies will be using the GM engine to power the EREV system in the Fisker designed Karma. Good move, I would guess the extra power is needed to turn a bigger gen set so when sport mode is initiated it has the required amount of juice to go 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Nice! This is the sports car of the future.

]]> By: Joe Martin http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/#comment-82615 Joe Martin Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:01:16 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1392#comment-82615 #13 Nelson: It would be nice if GM paid their suppliers in advance for their parts as well, but that was the GM of yesteryear and not today. The reason why supplier costs tend to rise faster these days is to cover the risk of doing business with the Big Three. Need proof, just look at how many suppliers have gone out of business in the last 5 years. I just think that all businesses should pay for their parts, or goods, when they get them. So, I agree with you that GM should be paid as the engines are delivered, but I go a step further and state that GM should also pay for their parts as they are delivered. #13 Nelson:
It would be nice if GM paid their suppliers in advance for their parts as well, but that was the GM of yesteryear and not today. The reason why supplier costs tend to rise faster these days is to cover the risk of doing business with the Big Three. Need proof, just look at how many suppliers have gone out of business in the last 5 years.

I just think that all businesses should pay for their parts, or goods, when they get them. So, I agree with you that GM should be paid as the engines are delivered, but I go a step further and state that GM should also pay for their parts as they are delivered.

]]> By: reel$$ http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/21/gm-to-supply-engines-for-the-fisker-karma-erev/#comment-82542 reel$$ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:31:24 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=1392#comment-82542 Fisker is the guy who was employed by TESLA and then quit to make his own car. He is being sued for stealing intellectual property from Tesla. Doubt he's got much know-how that GM can't obtain on their own. Fisker is the guy who was employed by TESLA and then quit to make his own car. He is being sued for stealing intellectual property from Tesla. Doubt he’s got much know-how that GM can’t obtain on their own.

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