Comments on: Fisker Promises Affordable Plug-In Cars in Two Years Flat (If DOE OK's Loans)

By: Ray Lane: Fisker to Make Major Announcement About $39K Plug-In Hybrid

Ray Lane: Fisker to Make Major Announcement About $39K Plug-In Hybrid — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:57 +0000

[...] that mean that Fisker has received a Department of Energy loan? In March, Henrik Fisker, founder and CEO of the Irvine, Calif.-based company, said that Fisker plans to [...]

By: Kleiner Perkins’ Latest Green Car Play: The Anti-Fisker

Kleiner Perkins’ Latest Green Car Play: The Anti-Fisker — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:52:11 +0000

[...] investment in Fisker Automotive. While Fisker aims to produce affordable cars for the mass market if DOE loans come through, it is starting out with a high-end performance vehicle, the $87,900 plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma. [...]

By: Fisker Eyes Simpler Engine as One Key to a Lower Cost Plug-in

Fisker Eyes Simpler Engine as One Key to a Lower Cost Plug-in — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:21:38 +0000

[...] After all, they’re the most expensive part of today’s plug-ins. Fisker, which has pledged to deliver more affordable plug-ins in as little as two years if a Department of Energy loan comes through, said the engine also [...]

By: Fisker Bags $85M to Build Plug-in Hybrid Karma

Fisker Bags $85M to Build Plug-in Hybrid Karma — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:31:53 +0000

[...] of its first vehicle, the luxury plug-in hybrid Fisker Karma. A Department of Energy loan still hangs in the balance for a lower-cost model, but the Irvine, Calif.-based startup has just announced $85 million in new [...]

By: Business Banking

Business Banking — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 21:51:35 +0000

Funny stuff Chip but I really agree with your take on it this wont happen any time soon but we will probably pay a ton of taxes on it.

By: Chip Daigle

Chip Daigle — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:30:50 +0000

This guy at Fisker is almost as arrogant as Barrack H. Obama. Put up or Shut up. He sounds like one of these Cellulosic Ethanol makers whose Production Plant is always 5 Years away. Maybe he could work for Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and sell us some more investment packages and steal more of our tax dollars.

By: Brennan

Brennan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:56:08 +0000

I think they may have a tough time selling these cars at the initial price it was said but 87k looks more like it. I am not sure if anybody but the super-rich would take a chance on a six-figure electric car since they are not sure who could fix it in their area or if parts would even be available in lets say 4-5 years to fix it.