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- Fisker Automotive, Inc.
Quantum and Henrik Fisker (Fisker Coachbuild LLC) form Fisker Automotive, Inc. - the new green American premium car company.
Fisker Automotive will offer a range of environmentally friendly premium cars with the first production car . a plug-in hybrid four-door premium sports sedan . to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January 13-27, 2008. Design and technology development are underway for the first production car. Initial deliveries will commence in the 4th quarter of 2009, with annual production projected to reach 15,000 units. Quantum will supply its proprietary high-performance plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle architecture . known as "Q-Drive" . integrated into a unique chassis that will enable optimizing the performance and vehicle dynamics for all Fisker Automotive models. Benefits of Quantum.s drive system include optimized fuel efficiency and superior performance, unchanged gas station infrastructure, and home-based battery recharging with any 110-volt outlet. "Our goal is to deliver the advancement that Quantum has made in the area of plug-in hybrid technology. By combining our efforts with the renowned design talent of Henrik Fisker, we can produce a car that makes a difference to the environment . without sacrificing the luxury that accompanies the finest automobiles," stated Alan Niedzwiecki, President and CEO of Quantum. The Fisker name has attracted and attained worldwide brand recognition, thanks to years of innovative automotive designs. Over his 18 years in the car design business, Henrik Fisker has left his thumbprint on some of the most highly regarded automobiles. His creations range from the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 & V8 Vantage to his most recent creations . the Tramonto and Latigo CS, designed under the Fisker Coachbuild nameplate. "Developing a premium luxury green car which also delivers attractive design can make a difference. We are extremely excited to join our automotive design expertise with the plug-in hybrid technology of Quantum," said Henrik Fisker, CEO of Fisker Automotive, Inc.