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More Than A Dozen Fisker Karma Hybrids Caught Fire And Exploded In New Jersey Port After Sandy

jalopnik -- Our source tells us they were “first submerged in a storm surge and then caught fire, exploded.” This wouldn’t be the first time the vehicles, which use a small gasoline engine to charge batteries that provide energy to two electric motors, had an issue with sudden combustion.

The vehicle, despite only being in limited production, has already experienced numerous fires due to equipment failures and electrical shorts. How, exactly, they caught fire after being submerged in sea water is unclear. It’s possible the salt water caused a short that led to a fire.

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Submitted Nov 01, 2012 By: granitestater

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,811 Points:1,635,270 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 4:57:15 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse not a good promotion for this type of vehicle.
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,523 Points:3,477,390 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 4:32:20 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse more kinks to work out
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,134 Points:623,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:33:06 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,553 Points:2,371,260 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 3:34:40 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse More Than A Dozen Fisker Karma Hybrids Caught Fire And Exploded In New Jersey Port After Sandy? High voltage and sea water do Not mix, something will happen and it will not be very good either! There is some BAD Fisker Karma with this vehicle. *A new electric submarine on the prowl but it's not very stealthy! There's still a ways to go before EV's and Inbreds can hold their own in this economy and really prove they are worth it. My current vehicle was paid off many years ago and I don't need any car payments now! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept and certainly not a Prius, Tesla, Leaf, Volt or a Fiskar Karma Inbred! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,196 Points:1,652,875 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 2:53:37 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse Toast
retired23 Sophomore Author Oakland Posts:237 Points:150,405 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:40:11 PM Ignore retired23 Report Abuse Considering its history, its destiny has been determined. Farewell Fisker.............
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,436 Points:1,556,195 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:39:59 PM Ignore OGW Report Abuse No great loss as they are not worth having anyway.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,961 Points:528,360 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:32:44 PM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse That some of them didn't burn up suggests arson on a vehicle, which triggered fires in the vehicles parked next door.
firefly09 Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,608 Points:739,130 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:32:27 PM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse That is why I buy a Toyota.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,611 Points:2,128,515 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:31:10 PM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Not in my purchasing plans.
cheaper0ON Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,113 Points:423,805 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:28:36 PM Ignore cheaper0ON Report Abuse Bad News.
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crashintuc34 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,183 Points:837,580 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:26:23 PM Ignore crashintuc34 Report Abuse D'oh!
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,470 Points:2,279,770 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:25:54 PM Ignore 10k Report Abuse dang-so much for surfing in it on my super-size surf board..
ManOfLeisureII Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:2,005 Points:479,150 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:22:27 PM Ignore ManOfLeisureII Report Abuse send lawyers, guns and money.....the excrement has hit the impeller...
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raymel1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:16,524 Points:3,224,855 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:20:12 PM Ignore raymel1 Report Abuse More of that Green $ up in smoke.
TXRanger09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,601 Points:912,100 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:20:00 PM Ignore TXRanger09 Report Abuse So there should be a label that states; CAUTION: this vehicle may burst into flames if soaked in salt water. Right. Got it.
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,113 Points:1,135,880 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:19:59 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse So thats what we need in our garage, to be green??? NO THANKS
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,570 Points:315,465 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:18:02 PM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Oops
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crreed1 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:2,090 Points:2,548,765 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:15:14 PM Ignore crreed1 Report Abuse i don't want one
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tedjm1 Champion Author New York Posts:5,609 Points:800,300 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:14:50 PM Ignore tedjm1 Report Abuse Keep away from that car.
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rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,671 Points:688,700 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:13:11 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Recipe for disaster......just add water.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,816 Points:2,555,330 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:10:12 PM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse Thank goodness for warranties and insurance. Btw any car submerged in sea water is toast.
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,284 Points:1,651,980 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:09:59 PM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Salt water is always lethal to electronics.
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suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,223 Points:895,310 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 10:52:17 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Definitely not market ready.
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,031 Points:1,570,020 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 10:52:12 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Too many systems in one vehicle just means more potential problems.
clermont40miles Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:10,745 Points:1,798,620 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 10:47:52 PM Ignore clermont40miles Report Abuse And this is the way to go? Expensive and touchy to boot.
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abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:8,047 Points:1,599,755 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 10:24:33 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse this is a major set back---and another loss of taxpayer dollats
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