In 2007, designer Henrik Fisker (BMW Z8, Aston V8 Vantage) founded his brand and presented the innovative and spectacular Fisker Karma. A sporty hatchback with electric drive, the Karma is the first eVer*. Here, the heat engine drives a generator that powers the electric motors when the batteries are low. It is not connected to the transmission like on a hybrid. This intelligent solution (seen on the Opel Amperas) but misunderstood, accompanied by reliability and production problems, will lead to the resounding bankruptcy of Fisker Automotive in 2013.