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Fisker Karma Emissions, Economy Estimated at 83g CO2/km, 3.5L/100km
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Stylish plug-in hybrid sedan cleaner, more efficient than today's best
The Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will emit just 83g
CO2/km and have an economy rating of 3.5L/100km, according to SAE methodology
measuring emissions for plug-in hybrids.
Making its German debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, the
four-door Karma will be one of the cleanest, most fuel-efficient cars in the
world, but will still offer world-class style and performance.
Calculations developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
estimate carbon dioxide output will be less than that of today's cleanest
production cars and 75 percent less than that of competing vehicles, on
average. SAE is an internationally recognized organization of experts that
help drive government automotive policy.
Some 941 million liters (248 million gallons) of gasoline could be saved and 2.3
million metric tons (2.5 million US tons) of CO2 offset from sales of 15,000 Karmas
per year through 2016. Still, with 403hp and more torque than many supercars, 0-
100km/h (62mph) takes about six seconds and maximum speed is 201km/h(125mph).
"The Fisker Karma is the future of driving," said Henrik Fisker, CEO. "It
proves we can drive environmentally responsible cars without sacrificing the
emotional things that made us fall in love with cars in the first place."
Fueling the Karma could cost just euro 0.02/km ($0.03/mile), consuming as
little as 21 kilowatt hours per 100km in its electric-only Stealth mode,
according to SAE methodology. However, a real-world annual average would be
closer to euro 0.05/km ($0.07/mile) based on a mix of Stealth and Sport
(gasoline) mode use. Actual economy and emission results will vary depending
on individual driving habits and usage requirements.
In Stealth mode -- engaged on demand via steering wheel-mounted paddle
switches -- the Karma can be driven into the growing number of
traffic-restricting Low Emissions Zones (LEZ) across Europe. Some 70 cities
and towns in eight European countries have opted for LEZs, including Berlin,
Stuttgart, London and Amsterdam.
The Karma will be the first production Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV) when it goes on sale in 2010. Its exclusive Q-DRIVE(R) powertrain is
expected to deliver an emission-free 80km (50mi) per full charge of its
22kWh/200kW Lithium-ion battery, and a total extended range of more than
480km through the use of its gasoline powered engine/generator.
Fisker Automotive is poised to benefit immensely as support from
countries around the world for clean vehicles increases. For example, the US
has announced its intention to put 1 million plug-in hybrid cars on its roads
by 2015. Germany recently unveiled an action plan to have 1 million electric
cars on its roads by 2020. Japan wants electric vehicles to make up half of
all vehicle sales within a decade.
ABOUT FISKER AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Fisker Automotive is a privately owned, premium American car company with
a vision to lead the automotive industry into the next-generation of
automobiles with high-end design expertise and eco-friendly powertrain
technology. Global headquarters are in Irvine, California, USA.
SOURCE Fisker Automotive Inc.
CONTACT: Russell Datz of Fisker Automotive Inc., +1-714-888-4255 x116,
Mobile: +1-917-678-8038, Fax: +1-714-888-4256, or rdatz@fiskerautomotive.com
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