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  • Karma’s new E-Flex Platform: additional information

    2020 Karma AutomotiveKarma Automotive today announced its latest and most advanced modular E-Flex platform with two motor AWD and extended-range electric vehicle architecture. This new platform is the final of five demonstrative projects designed in order to illustrate Karma’s technical direction and overall capabilities using the highly versatile EREV and battery electric vehicle (BEV) based rolling chassis systems.

    Karma’s latest flexible platform has been engineered with a wide range of solutions in mind. Such is the single motor e-drive unit at the front and at the rear. Also, the platform is geared with Karma’s Silicon Carbide iventer e-drive system, which features an 80 kWh flat floor battery. This setup is targeted to achieve an all-electric range of up to 240 miles and when blended with the EREV, this number can rise to 495 miles, depending on configuration and commercial application.

    Furthermore, all Karma E-Flex platforms leverage the brand’s proprietary technology, manufacturing, and design services in order to offer partners innovative electric mobility solutions. By using the Karma E-Flex Platform, manufacturers can optimize development costs to engineer, test, certify, and build an EREV or BEV platform, which allows the electrification of their products with greater speed and efficiency.

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    Additionally, Karma’s E-Flex platform solutions are developed at the karma Innovation and Customization Center, brand’s assembly plant in Moreno Valley, California. All E-Flex platforms feature proven Karma technology solutions as Revero GT drives motors in various configurations, gearbox, suspension, subframes, steering, battery, and electrical systems, in addition to production body structure parts. Many of these components have undergone over a million miles of Karma testing and in-market validation, which ensures Karma’s proven knowledge and award-winning vehicle technology are present in each platform unit.

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  • Karma Automotive expands its network of dealers!

    2020 Karma Revero GTKarma Automotive, the Southern California-based creator of luxury electric vehicles and high-tech incubator has announced the additions in its newest North American retail partner in Canada.

    Karma Calgary, operated by International Motor Cars, will expand brand’s retail network, with more dealers being opened all across the globe in 2020. The retailer will offer Karma’s new luxury electric Revero GT, which has won Green Car Journal’s 2020 Luxury Green Car of the Year, and also numerous more features and technologies that are incorporated in the vehicle.

    2020 Karma Revero GT is available through all of brand’s retailer across North America and offers contemporary and appealing design and excellent performance rates. The elegant interior is dominated by advanced technology and high-quality components. In terms of drivetrain system, the dual electric motors power vehicle’s on-board generator and offer the best of the two worlds – exceptional performance and handling without sacrificing comfort and pleasure of driving.

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    All Revero vehicles are assembled mainly by hand at Karma’s Innovation and Customization Center, brand’s manufacturing facility in Moreno Valley, Calif. This dedication to craftsmanship expands Karma’s idea that the ownership should be personal and special, connecting owners to the pioneering technology and inspiration behind their machines.

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  • Karma Automotive unveils new Revero GT at Supercar Weekend in Vancouver!

    2019 Karma Automotive Revero GTSouthern California-based luxury electric automaker and high-tech incubator Karma Automotive is ready to unveil the 2020 Revero GT in Canada this weekend at the 10th Annual Luxury and Supercar Weekend in Vancouver, B.C.

    2020 Karma Revero GT comes with elegant exterior design concept and fresh interior. In fact, the cabin features high-quality materials, sporty seats, improvement infotainment systems and an industry-first haptic steering wheel technology.

    What is also notable about this vehicle is the platform on which lies the entire drivetrain system. Also, the vehicle is lighter, compared to predecessor models and accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in mere 4.5 seconds. Furthermore, the electric motor ensures a driving range of 80 miles – just enough for a driver to experience some sporty driving and remain efficient as much as possible.

    Also, the GT features BMW’s own three-cylinder in-line power unit that powers its onboard electric generator and an all-new transversely mounted twin-motor rear drive module that employs electronic differential controls for cornering.

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    New Revero GT’s new electric architecture includes a responsive driver information system with upgraded controls, an intuitive user interface with more energy-efficient touch screens and active noise cancellation.

    Pre-orders for new 2020 Revero GT are already being accepted by Karma team. Deliveries are expected in the fourth quarter.

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  • Karma Automotive commemorates the final production of 2019 Revero lineup

    2020 Karma Automotive ReveroSouthern California-based automaker and high-tech incubator Karma Automotive has created four custom vehicles to commemorate final production of its 2019 Revero supercar. These four machines are the last 2019 Revero Karma produced before the beginning of production of the latest 2020 Revero GT.

    Each custom 2019 Revero is handcrafted at Karma’s Innovation and Customization Center and exemplifies the one-of-a-kind customization opportunities available to Karma customers. Each vehicle features a blend of custom body finish, calipers, wheels and interior special stitching and control panel jewels.

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    These four custom vehicles are celebration of the original Revero, Karma’s first model and launch pad of its enterprise. For Karma, these custom Reveros also expose brand’s high-tech luxury future – the one that will provide the ultimate in vehicle customization as the brand readies itself to expand its bespoke offering to the 2020 Revero GT and future models.

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    The four custom 2019 Revero vehicles have all been presold are now bound for Karma team’s retail partners in Newport Beach, Calif., Albany, N.Y, and Naples, Fla. Customers can also look forward to the announcement of Karma’s customization program for the new 2020 Revero GT in fourth quarter of 2019.

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  • Karma Automotive team unveils SC1 Vision Concept at this year’s Concours d’Elegance

    2020 Karma Automotive SC1 Vision ConceptSouthern California-based luxury electric manufacturer and hi-tech incubator Karma Automotive announced that the world debut of the SC1 Vision Concept supercar will occur at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

    Blending some cutting-edge technologies and design, SC1 is expected to showcase next-gen technologies, artful and yet functional aesthetics, tons of options for customization, and a pure electric platform.

    Furthermore, SC1 Vision Concept seamlessly blends new infotainment technologies with 5G connectivity and new advanced communication system with touch, voice, eye and graphical interfaces. In fact, this artificial intelligence system understands conventional language and commands, while the camera-based eye-tracking system is capable of biometric identification, which allows authentication of all occupants.

    2020 Karma Automotive SC1 Vision Concept

    Additionally, the exclusive supercar will make its debut with a one-off florescent orange body finish with flakes of violet micra. In terms of interior, the design team has prepared a darker palleted ambiance with deep indigo. What is also special about this particular model is the patented set of articulating hinge doors that open in a winged motion, rising up and forward, rotating around the front wheels.

    Although simplicity and straightforwardness are key for this design concept, the engineers and designers surely showcase sophistication and abundance within even the smallest details!

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    SC1 Vision Concept will be displayed on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 18. During the event, Karma Automotive team will also reveal the new 2020 Revero GT and Karma GT Pininfarina machines.

    2020 Karma Automotive SC1 Vision Concept

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  • Karma Automotive reveals more details about the goldRush event!

    2020 Karma Automotive Revero GTThe Southern California-based luxury electric vehicle automaker Karma Automotive is about to start the execution of the the ambitious plan of taking a 3,000-mile route in two wrapped pre-production 2020 Revero GT cars at the goldRush Rally ELEVEN, The Next Chapter, starting Saturday, June 22.

    The vehicles will be exclusively wrapped in a special body cover honoring Southern California’s rich aviation history and the iconic P-51 Mustang – a single-engine fighter aircraft with exceptional speed and extended combat range. Both machines showcase a wrapped body and calipers with a distinctive finish – again in honor of aircraft’s distinctive red, yellow, gray and silver motifs.

    Just like the historic P-51, Karma’s concept for the 2020 Revero GT was also inspired by the increased speed and extended range. The latest machine hits 60mph (100km/h) in 4.5 seconds, which is nearly a full second faster, compared to the predecessor model. The new family member comes with a TwinPower Turbo three-cylinder in-line engine supplied by BMW AG and delivers the outstanding 536hp and up to 360 miles of driving range.

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    The event itself, the GoldRush rally will be hosted Saturday, June 22 from 9am to 5pm EST at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Fla., and On Sunday, June 23 from 8:30am to 10am. Visitors will have the chance to take a look at the new 2020 Revero GT and have a clue what is it like to see it maneuvering among different track situations.

    Source: Karma Automotive