I am a self-declared automobile enthusiast. I love the smell of an old car and the sound of well tuned engine (especially the Italians). However, like many Americans, I became concerned as I watched the price of oil grow through 2007-2008. So, I decided to start researching some of the alternatives to fossil fuels. I instantly became interested in biofuels (mostly biodiesel) and hydrogen fuel cells. However, even more recently, I have become a huge fan of the electric sports car. When I first heard of the electric cars in 2006, I wasn’t sure I could get over the lack of sounds from the engine compartment and the rush of adrenaline associated with those cars. Well, all of that changed when I saw the Fisker Karma and Fisker Karma Sunset. These cars are being designed and developed by Fisker Automotive, Inc. based out of Irvine, CA. The cars are equipped with a plug-in hybrid drive system that gives the vehicles an all-electric range of approximately 50 miles on a single charge. A small gasoline engine extends the driving range for longer trips and added peace of mind. For more information visit them on the web at http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/. Here are a few pics of the Karma Sunset and Karma:

Karma

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