# Fisker Karma Hybrid Star of NAIAS Detroit 2008? By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-01-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naias-detroit-2008-fisker-karma-hybrid-heaven References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/cars/sports-cars/fisker-karma/) & [fiskerautomotive](http://www.fiskerautomotive.com/) From the man that designed the Aston Martin DB9 and [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive) Z8, the [Karma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karma-invictus) rings all the bells. Henrik Fisker seems to have achieved his goal of founding 'green American premium sports car company' with [Fisker Automotive, Inc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-2). The Karma, powered by a four-cylinder gasoline engine in combination with a stack of lithium-ion batteries that drive an electric motor, moves from 0 to 62mph in 5.8 seconds and tops out at 125mph, it can drive emission-free on its electric motor for up to 50 miles a day, provided the car is charged every evening, before the gasoline engine kicks in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Sports Cars:** The Fisker Karma demonstrates the potential for high-performance, environmentally friendly vehicles, creating opportunities for innovators to develop more sustainable sports cars. - **Hybrid Technology:** The combination of a gasoline engine and lithium-ion batteries in the Fisker Karma showcases the potential for hybrid technology, presenting opportunities for advancements in hybrid vehicle technology. - **Range-extended Electric Vehicles:** The Fisker Karma's ability to drive emission-free for up to 50 miles on electric power highlights the potential for range-extended electric vehicles, providing opportunities for further development of extended-range electric vehicle models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the creation of more sustainable sports car models that combine high-performance with eco-friendly features, similar to the Fisker Karma. - **Electric Vehicle:** The electric vehicle industry can build upon the range-extending capabilities of the Fisker Karma to enhance the driving range and performance of electric vehicle models. - **Battery Technology:** The battery technology industry can focus on developing more advanced lithium-ion batteries to increase the efficiency and range of electric and hybrid vehicles, inspired by the Fisker Karma's innovative battery stack. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Long-Range Electric Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-2.md) - [Long-Range Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisker-ronin.md) - [Limited-Edition Performance EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karma-invictus.md) - [Bespoke Electric Vehicle Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-fisker-ocean.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [High-Performance Electric Hypercar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hypercar-prototype.md) - [Sporty Fully-Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abarth-500e.md)