The Fisker Karma has started rolling off the assembly line, and boy oh boy is it gorgeous!!  The sweeping curves and elegant lines are meant to capture the essence of windswept sand dunes, but the eco-friendly design has captured my imagination, too.

The Karma is a plug-in electric hybrid that boasts 403 horsepower and a range of 300 miles with their extended range technology.  According to info from egmCarTech.com, “Power comes from Fisker’s Q-DRIVE system, which is made up of two 201-hp electric-motors that are powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. That allows the 2010 Karma to travel up to 50 miles without the use of any gasoline. A generator attached to a 260-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec direct injection gasoline engine by General Motors provides an extended range of up to 300 miles. 0 to 60 mph comes in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 125 mph.”

The solar panel roof is the largest ever designed for an automobile.  It’s custom solar design uses stored power from the sun to increase vehicle range while also powering the intgerior climate control system (read air conditioning).

The interior is also green-minded with all wood from certified reclaimed sources.  Wood used has been rescued from forest fires, storms and lakes to introduce luxurious and sustainable design.

I love seeing eco-friendly design and luxury going main stream in a big way.  Responsible luxury and sustainable design that respects nature and the Earth, all rolled into “Pure Driving Passion”, as Fisker’s tagline proclaims.  Can’t wait to drive one of these!