So one of the main reasons why I bought the Fisker was because of the business I am doing. I am the CEO for Innovation Metals Corp, where we are in the process of building a Heavy Rare Earth refinery in Quebec, Canada. It's sort of like building an oil and gas refinery except ours will be one of the only ones outside of China which holds almost 100% of the operating capacity of heavy rare earths. Rare Earth oxides/metals are used in things like magnets, phosphor powders, etc. and really are key critical components to so many things we use today that it would blow your mind.
Anyways, I liked the Karma because it was a true hybrid where it used the battery first and then the gas engine when the battery was depleted unlike the Prius. Now having driven one for over a year and putting over 17k on it, I have come to see that the best solution our petrol based economy is the combination of Lithium/Fuel Cell technology. Why? Well it's because the biggest hang-up over the hydrogen fuel cell debate is the lack of infrastructure but after driving the Karma, I realized that I only fill up once every few months so there is no need for a robust infrastructure if it only requires me to fill up my hydrogen every few months.
So here's my question... is it possible to get a Fuel Cell capable of powering the Karma and replace the gas combustion engine, the gas tank and everything related to the gas combustion system?
If so, I would consider giving up my Karma as the guinnea pig and I think I could get funding for such a project. Honda recently announced a car with Lithium/Fuel Cell power and I really think this is what consumers would want. Something that is battery operated but has extended range with a hydrogen fuel cell.
Anyways, I liked the Karma because it was a true hybrid where it used the battery first and then the gas engine when the battery was depleted unlike the Prius. Now having driven one for over a year and putting over 17k on it, I have come to see that the best solution our petrol based economy is the combination of Lithium/Fuel Cell technology. Why? Well it's because the biggest hang-up over the hydrogen fuel cell debate is the lack of infrastructure but after driving the Karma, I realized that I only fill up once every few months so there is no need for a robust infrastructure if it only requires me to fill up my hydrogen every few months.
So here's my question... is it possible to get a Fuel Cell capable of powering the Karma and replace the gas combustion engine, the gas tank and everything related to the gas combustion system?
If so, I would consider giving up my Karma as the guinnea pig and I think I could get funding for such a project. Honda recently announced a car with Lithium/Fuel Cell power and I really think this is what consumers would want. Something that is battery operated but has extended range with a hydrogen fuel cell.