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Faraday Future
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rolosrevenge
Dr. EVS
perkiset
... this one goes to 11
Spot on. A game changer. Although if I were Tesla I'd get SOME kind of concession out of them to contribute ... like, fund (n%) of SCs in the future. Nothing but good for the entire EV community.
gavine
Petrol Head turned EV Enthusiast
This is just another step towards proving that the electric car revolution will happen much faster than people think. Legacy manufacturers better start coming on-board or commercial darwinism will take its toll.
Quick, let's trademark Henry Automotive, Norton-Thevenin Motors, and Ohm Autos. Oh and let's not forget Laplace Transportation. And...
Because I can't resist piling on, you can add Boltzmann, Maxwell, Weber and Gauss ... though come to think about it, some of those are already taken by non-automotive companies.
Although I do think Gauss Jeans would be great ... his/her eyes will be magnetically drawn to your ... nope, won't finish that.
mspohr
Well-Known Member
Looks like Faraday Future has lined up a factory site in Nevada, following Tesla's footsteps into the state:
First came Tesla; now North Las Vegas awaits its moment - Las Vegas Sun News
"About the same time, North Las Vegas officials got wind that Faraday Future was searching the country for an appropriate site to build its car factory, and all but chased down the company’s U.S. executives to get on their radar screen. Since then, the Faraday folks have checked out Apex and North Las Vegas and state officials have checked out Faraday, and everyone is giving thumbs up."
First came Tesla; now North Las Vegas awaits its moment - Las Vegas Sun News
"About the same time, North Las Vegas officials got wind that Faraday Future was searching the country for an appropriate site to build its car factory, and all but chased down the company’s U.S. executives to get on their radar screen. Since then, the Faraday folks have checked out Apex and North Las Vegas and state officials have checked out Faraday, and everyone is giving thumbs up."
More on the location search:
Governor likely to call session for tax breaks to lure electric car company - Las Vegas Sun News
Even so, I don't believe in their 2017 launch date (well maybe they can publicly launch and show off their first car in 2017, but most likely not start selling until 2018-2020).
Governor likely to call session for tax breaks to lure electric car company - Las Vegas Sun News
Even so, I don't believe in their 2017 launch date (well maybe they can publicly launch and show off their first car in 2017, but most likely not start selling until 2018-2020).
voyager
Active Member
"You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Doug_G again."
Sad times
I literally laughed out loud reading that.I'll just add the obvious Volta Vehicles and Ampère Automobiles.
Except for pure PR projects, the ones with more serious credentials are:
- Faraday Future
- Atieva - Atieva (used to be batteries, now plans for an EV)
- (New) Fisker/Elux (Chinese owners, but HQ is in the U.S.)
- NextEV (Chinese, but also some U.S. operations)
- Detroit Electric (doubtful and late, but I also included this company, in dubio pro reo)
I can't think of more names at the moment (that aren't pure PR only).
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Btw, (New) Fisker is now Karma Automotive...
Fisker Automotive changes name to Karma Automotive
Fisker Automotive changes name to Karma Automotive
RobStark
Well-Known Member
So a startup is going to sell you a lease to a basket of five vehicles.
They are going to have a service and sales distribution network with these vehicles conveniently stocked throughout the country and in enough quantities so I can get a sedan for the work week and get a pickup or convertible for the weekend. And keep track of any damage to vehicles and a dispute resolution system. And setup a fast charging network.
Jia Yueting net worth as of today is only $3.7B. And he is funding or partially funding two other electric car startups.
This project is going to be massively capital intensive.
Gerasimental
Member
In case you're interested, I can confirm that Detroit Electric are making good progress with development of their drivetrain and vehicle.
EDIT:
In fact no need to be all secretive: just found this. Great news! I live close to the plant so may see if I can swing by and see any activity or ask some questions.
Detroit Electric Finally Produces Car, Just Not in Detroit
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I wonder when more info will be released about the Detroit Electric car. It has the same 0-60 time as a Roadster Sport, though I'm sure it offers many features not present in the Roadster. The idea of having a "6 speed manual transmission" in an EV seems bizarre.
That company faces huge obstacles going forward. I hope they make it.
That company faces huge obstacles going forward. I hope they make it.
Gerasimental
Member
Agreed. I'd like to know where they get/build their 140Wh/kg batteries as well, and obviously would like to know the price point. I'll go and snoop around in an hour or so, maybe I can tickle some info out of someone!
(if so I'll post it in the other thread I just started)
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