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srschrier
05-09-2008, 01:28 PM
The Karma is on the test track:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/232668/#

Go Volt!!!
Tagamet
05-09-2008, 02:05 PM
That's one seriously attractive vehicle, but I think I'd prefer a PAIR of Volts for the same $$$
Jason M. Hendler
05-09-2008, 03:07 PM
Even camoflage can't hide those beautiful curves. Why bother disguising it, when we've all seen the production ready prototype?

I couldn't be happier seeing a working model of the car. Knowing the car show versions were inoperable was a little disconcerting, but understanding that Quantum Tech is a Tier 1 supplier removes doubt that the product can be delivered.
Koz
05-09-2008, 06:57 PM
Even camoflage can't hide those beautiful curves. Why bother disguising it, when we've all seen the production ready prototype?

I was thinking the exact same thing when looking at the article. Sure is a good looking car, except the mustache could be shaved a little.
Dave B
05-09-2008, 07:27 PM
Even camoflage can't hide those beautiful curves. Why bother disguising it, when we've all seen the production ready prototype?

I couldn't be happier seeing a working model of the car. Knowing the car show versions were inoperable was a little disconcerting, but understanding that Quantum Tech is a Tier 1 supplier removes doubt that the product can be delivered.


I'm not so sure. For all we know, they've got an ICE running under the hood. Think about the issues Tesla faced. Although Fisker won't face 1/10 of the bureaucratic red tape GM has got the Volt going through. This is a good thing I think. Still, I want to know what's under the hood.
Jason M. Hendler
05-09-2008, 07:41 PM
I was thinking the exact same thing when looking at the article. Sure is a good looking car, except the mustache could be shaved a little.

Oh, the grille is one of my favorite parts of the design - very old school.
Jason M. Hendler
05-09-2008, 07:43 PM
I'm not so sure. For all we know, they've got an ICE running under the hood. Think about the issues Tesla faced. Although Fisker won't face 1/10 of the bureaucratic red tape GM has got the Volt going through. This is a good thing I think. Still, I want to know what's under the hood.

Could be true, but again, Quantum Tech is for real, and the car was built around their tech. Even if the car is running on NiMH with the RE running, waiting for batteries like the Volt did, I would still be elated (which is probably the case).
Dave B
05-10-2008, 10:05 AM
Could be true, but again, Quantum Tech is for real, and the car was built around their tech. Even if the car is running on NiMH with the RE running, waiting for batteries like the Volt did, I would still be elated (which is probably the case).

Do we know who is supplying the batteries for Fisker?
Jason M. Hendler
05-10-2008, 10:27 AM
Motor Trends article on Fisker with spy photo and updated testing info:

Link (http://wot.motortrend.com/6244729/auto-news/fisker-says-karma-is-alive-and-well-releases-photos-info/index.html)

I thought I read who they named, but don't want to throw out a name, in the event that I am wrong.
George K
05-10-2008, 10:54 AM
Do we know who is supplying the batteries for Fisker?
Dave, this is an article from January, so things may have changed. ALP of Vancouver is the one they were guessing at that time.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jxJdI3uRDuJchg9GLvpjxCJAs6YQD90HO15O0
George K
05-10-2008, 11:11 AM
Do we know who is supplying the batteries for Fisker?

Dave, oops! :o Forgot I was researching something else. Sorry. Here's the original link.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/01/27/advanced-lithium-power-may-be-providing-batteries-for-fisker-kar/
srschrier
05-13-2008, 10:54 PM
More Fisker Karma test track news:

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/05/fiskers-testing.html