Fisker ramping up Karma hybrid production

The Fisker Karma hybrid at NAIAS

By the end of 2009 production on the Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid will begin. Finland's Valet Automotive, producer of a number of Porsches is expected to produce about 15,000 of the plug-in hybrids. With an expected 50 miles of EV range, the Karma has a total range of 350 miles. No final word on pricing, but if the vehicle remains true to its Detroit debut form, the Karma could make the Chevy Volt seem like an economy PHEV.