Report: Multi-speed gearbox could boost Fisker Karma performance to “Veyron levels”
Fisker Automotive says that it’s developing a multi-speed gearbox that, according to Henrik Fisker, the man behind the Karma plug-in, could boost performance of extended-range electric vehicles to “Veyron levels.” Um, yeah, and hell hath frozen over too.
Fisker reportedly told Autocar all that’s needed is a multi-speed gearbox, mated to an electric motor, to significantly improve acceleration and performance of vehicles like the Karma. Fisker claims that electric vehicle acceleration is limited by the single-speed trans. However, Fisker believes to have found a solution, stating “With the torque at the wheels increased by the use of a gearbox, Veyron levels of performance should be possible.” We await our turn behind the wheel to test this. Hat tip to Roy!
[Source: Autocar]
