This car is ridiculous. This is all about money, not the environment. If it wasn’t, he’d have tried to create a car that everyone could more easily afford. Fisker’s last place of employ before this was Aston-Martin, a place not known for “affordability.” It’s nice to see he’s carrying on that particular tradition. I’m sure this vehicle will have a takers in L.A., Dubai and Moscow. People there usually have more money than sense.
Sorry, but you are wrong about solar panels, newer solar panels have a guarantee of lasting 25 years (which means most last well above that time frame). That’s more then enough to offset the amount of emissions burned from producing them (I interned at a solar company called Asola under their engineering and development center).
Its basic energy transfer shit. Hybrids are heavier, thus have worse fuel economy. Getting energy directly from the source is more efficient then getting energy from an intermediary source.
Throwing Bio-degradable stuff back in the ground is better for the environment because it releases its nourishment to be used.
Also Petroleum has a high energy coefficient only beaten by Nuclear. Next best is Shale Oil.
I disagree. I can’t speak on the production of the solar panels, but regarding your comment on a plugin hybrid using more oil to produce the electricity for it is wrong. Petroleum accounts for 1.1% of the energy produced in America. Most energy is produced by coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, and hydroelectric energy. Renewable resources such as wind and solar account for 3.6% of electric power. So no, a plugin hybrid does not use more petroleum and gasoline than a standard car.
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I think some people are taking the wrong impressions from the green initiative.
A plugin Hybrid Vehicle is pointless considering it takes more oil to produce the electricity then it does to burn in an engine. It also takes more oil to make a solar panel then it will produce electricity in its lifetime.
Recycling bio-degradable items is pointless as it doesn’t hurt the environment to throw them in a land fill. Its actually a positive to throw out things made of fabric.
Well, that’s obviously not true because Honda’s, Toyota’s and Nissan’s are built in the US and they’re priced competitively with Ford and GM. Plus, Ford and GM have plants in Mexico and Canada. In fact, more American made parts go into a Honda or Toyota than a Chevy or Ford.
good lookn ride I spend time in Europe due to my job. The US worker is still one of the hardest working on the planet in person from Europe & the rest of the world will tell u this. the problem is our outdated laws from Healthcare to Green issues. GM & Ford are playing in a game where BMW Benz & Toyota dont have to pay high medical/ insurance costs why my country still allows mega insurance to kill this country is beyond me. WE COULD HAVE MANY CO. BUILDING HERE IF THIS WOULD CHANGE.
It is obviously built overseas because the cost of building it here is too high. If we want cars built here the cost of building it here must come down.
Why do you think America is losing all its manufacturing jobs?
#16 by stanbernadino on January 13, 2010 - 2:29 pm
I don’t know what you’re talking about, for me it’s simple, I’d buy this car but ONLY if it’s built here.
Actually you are correct. I had the opportunity to scrutinize the car while it appeared in NY. The interior was ill-fitting and the doors closed w/ a junky clunk.. I had to constantly remind myself it was a concept car not even in pre-production stage..
Here is something to think about. All of you who oppose immigration/naturalization of foreigners. THINK again. These are danish and german people who came to america to develop a car here. If you make it harder for smart people to immigrate you are going to eliminate an important aspect of corporate competitiveness in the global world. Whether it is trying to eliminate H1B or make it harder to move here that would be a mistake. We will only shoot ourselves in the foot by making it mean.
#20 by JerseyShoreChris on January 13, 2010 - 4:15 pm
The plan is to refurbish an old plant in the US with the help of Valmet to eventually manufacture the cars for the US here and continue to use Valmet to make the ones for the European market. They needed to start with Valmet in order to get the first ones off the line so quickly because Valmet is the only one that will have available production capability since Porsche is discontinuing its Boxster and Cayman production with Valmet.
#25 by stanbernadino on January 13, 2010 - 7:59 pm
A damn sexy car, I would like to eventually buy one, but I’d prefer it to be built here
#1 by evilfelicia1 on January 13, 2010 - 6:50 am
This car is ridiculous. This is all about money, not the environment. If it wasn’t, he’d have tried to create a car that everyone could more easily afford. Fisker’s last place of employ before this was Aston-Martin, a place not known for “affordability.” It’s nice to see he’s carrying on that particular tradition. I’m sure this vehicle will have a takers in L.A., Dubai and Moscow. People there usually have more money than sense.
#2 by mfisker on January 13, 2010 - 7:18 am
Sorry, but you are wrong about solar panels, newer solar panels have a guarantee of lasting 25 years (which means most last well above that time frame). That’s more then enough to offset the amount of emissions burned from producing them (I interned at a solar company called Asola under their engineering and development center).
#3 by falchard on January 13, 2010 - 7:25 am
Its basic energy transfer shit. Hybrids are heavier, thus have worse fuel economy. Getting energy directly from the source is more efficient then getting energy from an intermediary source.
Throwing Bio-degradable stuff back in the ground is better for the environment because it releases its nourishment to be used.
Also Petroleum has a high energy coefficient only beaten by Nuclear. Next best is Shale Oil.
#4 by JHatch65 on January 13, 2010 - 8:24 am
Too much there to disagree about, so I’ll just say that you are an idiot.
#5 by NEAWD on January 13, 2010 - 8:47 am
I disagree. I can’t speak on the production of the solar panels, but regarding your comment on a plugin hybrid using more oil to produce the electricity for it is wrong. Petroleum accounts for 1.1% of the energy produced in America. Most energy is produced by coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, and hydroelectric energy. Renewable resources such as wind and solar account for 3.6% of electric power. So no, a plugin hybrid does not use more petroleum and gasoline than a standard car.
#6 by politowic on January 13, 2010 - 9:21 am
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#7 by falchard on January 13, 2010 - 9:36 am
I think some people are taking the wrong impressions from the green initiative.
A plugin Hybrid Vehicle is pointless considering it takes more oil to produce the electricity then it does to burn in an engine. It also takes more oil to make a solar panel then it will produce electricity in its lifetime.
Recycling bio-degradable items is pointless as it doesn’t hurt the environment to throw them in a land fill. Its actually a positive to throw out things made of fabric.
#8 by gjaddajg on January 13, 2010 - 10:02 am
ok, so the founder, the CEO and the designer is a Danish guy, but the company Fisker Automotive is… what? A Danish firm or an American?
#9 by brianismynamo55 on January 13, 2010 - 10:06 am
I really want one of these
#10 by outlawkelb on January 13, 2010 - 10:51 am
its like a 350z and a DB9 hybrid
#11 by AnimepimpYT on January 13, 2010 - 11:11 am
BEAUTIFUL magnificent!
#12 by remmyjable on January 13, 2010 - 11:35 am
Well, that’s obviously not true because Honda’s, Toyota’s and Nissan’s are built in the US and they’re priced competitively with Ford and GM. Plus, Ford and GM have plants in Mexico and Canada. In fact, more American made parts go into a Honda or Toyota than a Chevy or Ford.
#13 by Dredre1069 on January 13, 2010 - 12:24 pm
good lookn ride I spend time in Europe due to my job. The US worker is still one of the hardest working on the planet in person from Europe & the rest of the world will tell u this. the problem is our outdated laws from Healthcare to Green issues. GM & Ford are playing in a game where BMW Benz & Toyota dont have to pay high medical/ insurance costs why my country still allows mega insurance to kill this country is beyond me. WE COULD HAVE MANY CO. BUILDING HERE IF THIS WOULD CHANGE.
#14 by dodododa on January 13, 2010 - 1:01 pm
That’s definitely the nicest looking sedan ever conceived. If it was a standard V8 they’d sell a lot of these.
#15 by pllpls on January 13, 2010 - 1:48 pm
It is obviously built overseas because the cost of building it here is too high. If we want cars built here the cost of building it here must come down.
Why do you think America is losing all its manufacturing jobs?
#16 by stanbernadino on January 13, 2010 - 2:29 pm
I don’t know what you’re talking about, for me it’s simple, I’d buy this car but ONLY if it’s built here.
#17 by pllpls on January 13, 2010 - 3:13 pm
If production costs were less in the US, it would be built in the US.
American businesses are becoming uncompetitive.
#18 by chinois9 on January 13, 2010 - 4:02 pm
Actually you are correct. I had the opportunity to scrutinize the car while it appeared in NY. The interior was ill-fitting and the doors closed w/ a junky clunk.. I had to constantly remind myself it was a concept car not even in pre-production stage..
#19 by jkeelsnc on January 13, 2010 - 4:05 pm
Here is something to think about. All of you who oppose immigration/naturalization of foreigners. THINK again. These are danish and german people who came to america to develop a car here. If you make it harder for smart people to immigrate you are going to eliminate an important aspect of corporate competitiveness in the global world. Whether it is trying to eliminate H1B or make it harder to move here that would be a mistake. We will only shoot ourselves in the foot by making it mean.
#20 by JerseyShoreChris on January 13, 2010 - 4:15 pm
What and Awesome car
#21 by dzylz on January 13, 2010 - 5:00 pm
they stole the BMW grill design,but the car is ok
#22 by viclam on January 13, 2010 - 5:49 pm
interior is a joke…looks like its home made…not ready for production
#23 by hallaelementary on January 13, 2010 - 6:39 pm
A Tesla ripoff!
#24 by kabalah70 on January 13, 2010 - 7:38 pm
The plan is to refurbish an old plant in the US with the help of Valmet to eventually manufacture the cars for the US here and continue to use Valmet to make the ones for the European market. They needed to start with Valmet in order to get the first ones off the line so quickly because Valmet is the only one that will have available production capability since Porsche is discontinuing its Boxster and Cayman production with Valmet.
#25 by stanbernadino on January 13, 2010 - 7:59 pm
A damn sexy car, I would like to eventually buy one, but I’d prefer it to be built here