Transportation | July 16, 2008 |
Fisker Finds Manufacturer for Karma
Fisker Automotive, a start-up specializing in plug-in hybrids, has found a manufacturer for its hybrid luxury sedan, the Karma. Valmet Automotive, the Finnish auto manufacturer, has reportedly agreed to take on the job. The Karma will be in good company: Valmet assembles Porsche Caymans and Boxsters.
The Karma will be the first ever 4-door plug-in hybrid. It will have 50 miles of range when running on electric, and a total range of over 350 miles.
Fisker announced that it has issued a letter of intent to Valmet, stating that production will begin by the end of 2008. Sales, in the U.S., will start by the fourth quarter of 2009. In Europe, sales — half of Fisker's overall expected production — are slated to begin in 2010. The start-up expects annual production of the Karma to reach 15,000 cars and are already making future plans for manufacturing.
Henrik Fisker, the company's founder, issued a statement recently: “We do have a strategic plan to utilize an American manufacturing site for future models of the Fisker Karma.”
While Fisker has previously announced plans for other models, including convertible, SUV and two-door plug-in hybrids, they aren't talking about manufacturers yet. Fisker is working with Quantum to develop the drivetrain for the various models of its hybrid plug-ins.
Image — Fisker Automotive
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