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Launch Of Fisker Premium Hybrid At North American International Auto Show
Irvine CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2008 Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide announced that its Fisker Automotive, Inc. joint venture will launch the Fisker Hybrid at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to be held in Detroit, MI on January 19-27, 2008. The Fisker Hybrid sedan will be showcased in two locations at NAIAS, with the main display in the Oakland Hall at Booth OAK9 and a second sedan displayed together with a solar energy-based re-charging station, developed by Quantum in conjunction with its German solar energy partner, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH ("Asola"), in the Michigan Hall at Booth MH24. The 2010 Fisker Hybrid is a 4-door premium sports sedan, positioned to meet the increasing demand for "green vehicles" in the luxury automotive market segment. Initial deliveries are anticipated to commence in the 4th quarter of 2009, with annual production projected to reach 15,000 units. Quantum will supply its proprietary "Q-Drive" high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture for the current Fisker Hybrid sedan as well as all future Fisker models. The Q-Drive plug-in hybrid electric drive system is designed to achieve 50 miles of zero emission, battery-only range while providing combined gasoline-electric hybrid operation to enable uncompromised vehicle range and performance. The Q-Drive system will be integrated into a unique chassis developed by Quantum that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics. Benefits of the Q-Drive system include optimized fuel efficiency and superior performance, unchanged gas station infrastructure, and home-based battery recharging with any 110-volt outlet or, as an option, 220/240-volt fast-charging using Quantum's solar energy powered re-charging station. The Fisker Hybrid will be offered with an optional roof-integrated solar photovoltaic generation system supplied by Asola to provide power for ventilation when parking, pre-air conditioning of the vehicle, supplemental cooling of the lithium-ion battery pack, and opportunity trickle charging of the vehicle batteries. Recently, auto industry sales and marketing veteran Victor H. Doolan was appointed by Fisker Automotive Inc. to become a member of Fisker's board and lead the automaker's global retail development. Mr. Doolan was formerly President of BMW of North America, President, Executive Director of the Premier Automotive Group, the luxury division of Ford Motor Company, and President of Volvo Cars North America. During his tenure with these automakers, Mr. Doolan led each through periods of continuous sales growth in the United States. "The new Fisker Hybrid sports sedan, which incorporates Quantum's proprietary Q-Drive system, will change the way we look at the automotive world," said Alan Niedzwiecki, the President and CEO of Quantum. "Featuring the design aesthetic of Henrik Fisker, world renowned automotive designer of the Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage and BMW Z8, the Fisker Hybrid premium sports sedan provides discerning environmentally conscious consumers with no compromise of performance or luxury together with its energy efficient, low emission signature." Related Links Quantum Car Technology at SpaceMart.com
India's low-cost car may prove too high a price to pay
Paris (AFP) Jan 10, 2008The launch Thursday of India's low-cost car at just 2,500 dollars points the way to a higher standard of living for the billions of people in the developing world but at the price of increased pollution, congestion and energy consumption. |
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