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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:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2012 5:57:15 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse not a good promotion for this type of vehicle.
boldrph Champion Author Topeka Posts:18,376 Points:3,451,640 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 5:32:20 PM Ignore boldrph Report Abuse more kinks to work out
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,003 Points:598,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 1:33:06 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,014 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 4:34:40 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:7,064 Points:1,627,125 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 3:53:37 AM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse Toast
retired23 Sophomore Author Oakland Posts:237 Points:150,405 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:40:11 AM Ignore retired23 Report Abuse Considering its history, its destiny has been determined. Farewell Fisker.............
OGW Champion Author London Posts:5,329 Points:1,532,225 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:39:59 AM Ignore OGW Report Abuse No great loss as they are not worth having anyway.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,825 Points:502,610 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:32:44 AM 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:2,497 Points:716,700 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:32:27 AM Ignore firefly09 Report Abuse That is why I buy a Toyota.
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raymel1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:16,392 Points:3,199,105 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:20:12 AM Ignore raymel1 Report Abuse More of that Green $ up in smoke.
TXRanger09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,510 Points:892,130 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:20:00 AM 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:5,987 Points:1,113,060 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:19:59 AM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse So thats what we need in our garage, to be green??? NO THANKS
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rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,468 Points:662,950 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:13:11 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Recipe for disaster......just add water.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,647 Points:2,529,580 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:10:12 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse Thank goodness for warranties and insurance. Btw any car submerged in sea water is toast.
GAS1251 Champion Author Texas Posts:5,148 Points:1,626,230 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 12:09:59 AM Ignore GAS1251 Report Abuse Salt water is always lethal to electronics.
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1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,903 Points:1,544,310 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:52:12 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Too many systems in one vehicle just means more potential problems.
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mrselfdestruct All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:998 Points:167,600 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 11:34:14 PM Ignore mrselfdestruct Report Abuse ? Totalled cars are more totalled?
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