Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide just announced that they have a signed a definitive supply agreement to provide Fisker Automotive with parts for the Q-Drive(TM) powertrain system that Fisker is using in the Fisker Karma. Per the agreement, Quantum Fuels will be the exclusive provider for the Q-Drive(TM) hybrid control systems and the solar roof module. Fisker has also agreed to pay Quantum a royalty payment for each Karma sold.
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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies’ affiliate Fisker just held the fist public driving demonstration for the Karma PHEV. The demonstration took placeduring the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Karma can travel 50 miles on a full battery charge, and after that uses an efficient gasoline engine along with an onboard generator. During the test run, it hit 100 mph without using any gasoline at all. It uses Quantum Fuel … Read the rest
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. announced today that it will provide its Q-Drive high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture to its affiliate Fisker. Fisker will use the Q-Drive vehicle architecture to produce its sporty "KARMA" plug-in hybrid. The KARMA will be able to go for up to 50 miles on its electric battery alone, with a hybrid gasoline engine for longer trips.
The Karma can be charged using a normal 110-volt electric outlet, or … Read the rest