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$100K Karma Hybrid Reportedly ‘Bursts Into Flames’ in CA Parking Lot

The Blaze -- In yet another example of a federally funded “green energy” failure, Fisker has confirmed that its Karma hybrid “burst into flames” in a California parking lot last Friday, in the words of Reuters.

The car was not charging at the time, and Fisker said the fire was not caused by problems with the vehicle’s lithium-ion battery pack, new technology components or exhaust routing.

A Fisker Karma driver from Woodside, California parked his hybrid at the grocery store… and after grabbing the items he needed, returned to the parking lot to find that his vehicle was on fire.

He called the manufacturer immediately, who then told him to call 911. The Woodside Fire Department arrived to put out the fire, saying there was considerable damage to the front left area of the car.

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Submitted Aug 14, 2012 By: HYEgasCA

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rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,602 Points:2,255,165 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 5:07:13 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Worth repeating: Martinman Auto fires are a daily occurrence in most large cities. Walk into any junkyard and you will find many vehicles there as a result of underhood fires - all of them gasoline-powered cars. Had the individual that posted this for its politically-motivated trolling value, actually READ the article, s/he would have read: "..., A123 Systems said that a poorly positioned hose clamp could potentially be the cause of such issues...." There are numerous non-hybrid (i.e. gasoline) vehicle recalls due to poor placement of harnesses, hoses, hose clamps, etc., where road vibration causing damage to electrical harnesses, fuel lines, the battery, etc. - can result in vehicle fires if they go undetected. Amazing how many jump on every little opportunity to try to bash, discredit, defame something, solely on political grounds, as a result of their political ideology...
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,134 Points:623,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 12:30:07 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,599 Points:621,360 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:57:47 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse cheap publicity
southrob Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,731 Points:713,925 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:22:35 PM Ignore southrob Report Abuse hahaahahahaaha I mean thats terrible.
WIWalt Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:1,847 Points:440,990 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:14:43 PM Ignore WIWalt Report Abuse Makes me even less ready for one of those
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,676 Points:688,925 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:10:48 PM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Bring a bag of marshmallows and a long stick with you. [Edited by: rahcat at 8/15/2012 12:12:45 AM EST]
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,838 Points:1,663,920 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:07:47 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse Burn bany burn.
gasmack Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,752 Points:679,840 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:07:30 PM Ignore gasmack Report Abuse Hope it wasn't assembly sabotage caused by an employee who remained after the first were layed off.
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,629 Points:1,536,205 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:07:14 PM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Bad karma. New technology, new problems.
12766 Champion Author New York Posts:2,574 Points:1,509,165 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:05:01 PM Ignore 12766 Report Abuse OK
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:8,031 Points:1,570,020 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:04:39 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Funny..., my wallet did that very thing when it thought I might purchase one of those cars.
jem069 Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,674 Points:713,805 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:04:34 PM Ignore jem069 Report Abuse Ok
byrock Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,431 Points:3,468,220 Joined:Mar 2002	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:04:13 PM Ignore byrock Report Abuse When they said Karma's a B****, they meant it!!
Jarol Champion Author Iowa Posts:8,561 Points:1,619,865 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:03:48 PM Ignore Jarol Report Abuse Not ready for prime time.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,545 Points:505,275 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:03:05 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse bizarre...
jrschl Champion Author Louisville Posts:3,102 Points:707,490 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 11:02:55 PM Ignore jrschl Report Abuse Is that the car or the company?
Benz98 Veteran Author Modesto Posts:370 Points:21,285 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:57:55 PM Ignore Benz98 Report Abuse ok
RevDrCBJ Veteran Author Ann Arbor Posts:385 Points:192,825 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:53:04 PM Ignore RevDrCBJ Report Abuse How much does the insurance sompany cover? What type of deductible do you have for a vehicle like that?
barbs24 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,272 Points:2,066,505 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:43:30 PM Ignore barbs24 Report Abuse Thank you Martinman. Very well said
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,511 Points:1,921,810 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:40:59 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse This is not good
Jeeputtputt Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,002 Points:677,465 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:39:12 PM Ignore Jeeputtputt Report Abuse OUR tax dollars at work...
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,174 Points:1,755,920 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:38:48 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse sounds like bad karma
J4romeo All-Star Author Gary Posts:506 Points:1,219,125 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:38:20 PM Ignore J4romeo Report Abuse crazy calling the dealer B4 911...lol
monieet All-Star Author California Posts:978 Points:550,335 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:35:09 PM Ignore monieet Report Abuse ok
TWS658 Champion Author Portland Posts:4,543 Points:950,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:31:23 PM Ignore TWS658 Report Abuse I will just stick with my 855 cu.in. diesel.
a14morfun Champion Author Ontario Posts:11,956 Points:2,100,040 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:31:08 PM Ignore a14morfun Report Abuse The ding-dong owner has waaaaaay more money than brains. Would you call your auto manufacturer or local car dealer if your car was on fire? Or would you call the fire department first? (9-1-1) What an idiot!
must87searcher Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,112 Points:1,806,200 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:29:09 PM Ignore must87searcher Report Abuse Interesting incident. Of course the Karma Hybrid is not the only auto in the world which can catch on fire. Any auto or anything else can catch on fire.
Mermaan Champion Author Boston Posts:1,572 Points:421,235 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:27:44 PM Ignore Mermaan Report Abuse old news but the fire didn't come from the battery this time though.
weenerdog Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,586 Points:1,909,665 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:26:33 PM Ignore weenerdog Report Abuse And the folly continues.
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,585 Points:836,035 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:25:49 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse surprised we haven't heard of more incidents
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,440 Points:1,664,670 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:25:37 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse WOW! NOT GOOD NEWS!
carloco75 Champion Author Richmond Posts:3,843 Points:626,745 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:24:55 PM Ignore carloco75 Report Abuse Thats not "hot"...
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,915 Points:844,035 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:22:19 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse Stored energy at high currents levels is always risky...
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,817 Points:663,410 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:21:59 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse 200 9 volt batteries wired together make an impressive arc. Imagine 200+ lithium ion cells wired together in a confined space.
ats621 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,238 Points:325,190 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:21:48 PM Ignore ats621 Report Abuse i paid for that car!
Martinman Champion Author Mississippi Posts:14,864 Points:2,118,605 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:19:19 PM Ignore Martinman Report Abuse Auto fires are a daily occurrence in most large cities. Walk into any junkyard and you will find many vehicles there as a result of underhood fires - all of them gasoline-powered cars. Had the individual that posted this for its politically-motivated trolling value, actually READ the article, s/he would have read: "..., A123 Systems said that a poorly positioned hose clamp could potentially be the cause of such issues...." There are numerous non-hybrid (i.e. gasoline) vehicle recalls due to poor placement of harnesses, hoses, hose clamps, etc., where road vebration causing damage to electrical harnesses, fuel lines, the battery, etc. - can result in vehicle fires if they go undetected. Amazing how many jump on every little opportunity to try to bash, discredit, defame something, solely on political grounds, as a result of their political ideology...
FlogNut Champion Author Chicago Posts:104,827 Points:2,014,400 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:16:37 PM Ignore FlogNut Report Abuse How many taxpayer dollars does President Obama send to Fisker so they can build their cars overseas?
NhCobra Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:109 Points:444,970 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:16:00 PM Ignore NhCobra Report Abuse Is it just me? Or are these electrics & hybrids more combustible than combustible engine cars? ;)
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,695 Points:1,537,880 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:11:40 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse wow
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,122 Points:821,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:11:04 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Haha
ot4kidz Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,565 Points:783,780 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:08:32 PM Ignore ot4kidz Report Abuse Amen Timons!
REKEY Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,713 Points:1,725,145 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:08:21 PM Ignore REKEY Report Abuse Fisker?
JettaKnight Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,529 Points:2,124,965 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:08:12 PM Ignore JettaKnight Report Abuse aquarinut British Columbia "Called Fisker first.... then advised to call 911..??? Goes to show that buyers that have more money than brains are the target market for this vehicle!!!" Makes me wonder if it actually happened the way the idiot "driver" reported it... or set the blaze himself. On the other hand, several years ago, a co-worker found his American-made pick-up truck on fire in his own driveway. The truck was not brand new, it was a manufacturing defect- just a ticking time-bomb.
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,327 Points:815,735 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:04:49 PM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse LOL TIMONS!!!! VERY FUNNY!!!
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,374 Points:1,711,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:03:41 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse OOPS!
John747 Champion Author Chicago Posts:474,505 Points:3,650,885 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:03:23 PM Ignore John747 Report Abuse I see these things are still not ready for prime time!
justmedc Veteran Author Michigan Posts:382 Points:174,495 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:03:02 PM Ignore justmedc Report Abuse wow
Timons All-Star Author Houston Posts:717 Points:511,455 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:02:55 PM Ignore Timons Report Abuse Bad Karma for the car.
SalukiCO Sophomore Author Colorado Springs Posts:199 Points:243,295 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:02:37 PM Ignore SalukiCO Report Abuse Probably sabotaged by oil executives.
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:3,085 Points:858,455 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:02:19 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse What could not happen now.