Fisker Automotive Secures $115.3 million Funding for Plug-in HybridsFisker Automotive Secures $115.3 million Funding for Plug-in Hybrids

New American carmaker Fisker Automotive has secured access to an additional $115.3 million in private equity funding to develop plug-in hybrid cars.  This funding is necessary for Fisker Automotive to access a $528.7 million U.S. Department of Energy conditional loan that will, in part, help speed completion of the Fisker Karma, the company’s first plug-in hybrid. 
“Raising $115 million in these times speaks volumes about the value of our business model and the vast potential of plug-in hybrids,” said Henrik Fisker, CEO.
Investors include A123 Systems, Ace Investments and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.  Fisker Automotive earlier this week signed a multi-year supply agreement with A123 Systems for the lithium-ion batteries that will power the Karma.
“Fisker Automotive selected A123 because of the company’s ability to meet our performance needs and rapidly scale to our production volume,” said Fisker.  “We are committed to developing environmentally friendly cars that don’t sacrifice style or performance.  A123’s technology will ensure the Karma delivers.”
Designed and engineered in the U.S., the four-door Karma proves eco-friendly cars can still have style and power.  The Karma can reach 60mph in six seconds and top 125mph, yet runs cleaner and more efficiently than today’s most popular hybrids.  Fisker’s next vehicle, the Nina, will be developed in partnership with A123 Systems, to ensure the optimum balance between utility, performance and cost for the consumer.
[Source: Press Release]

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