The Fisker Pear: A Car Manifesto

In the last decade, automakers have been working to reduce their dependence on petroleum-powered vehicles. And while some companies like Tesla and Nissan have embraced electric cars, other major firms like Ford and Toyota are placing their bets on hybrid cars that can run on both gas and electricity.

Tied with a joint venture investment in the firm, Hybrid Technologies, Fisker Automotive will introduce an all-electric car called the 2023 Fisker Pear in 2013. The car is expected to cost around $30,000 and be powered by lithium-ion batteries. By using battery power alone, the 2023 Fisker Pear has a range of 125 miles before recharging is even required.

The 2023 Fisker Pear will be stocked with standard features including:

• A GPS system that automatically returns the vehicle to its charging station when the battery is about to run out
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• Front and rear cameras for safety purposes
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• A 3G connection so that you can use your cell phone and the internet while driving

A new company called Fisker Inc. will build the new Fisker Pear electric car, which was unveiled at CES in January. The Pear is styled similar to the Fisker Karma, but it's a different type of vehicle. It's more of a sports car with four doors and a trunk, whereas the Karma is a two-door luxury sports sedan.

Fisker Inc. was established as a joint venture between Fisker Automotive and China-based Wanxiang Group Corp., announced at CES in Las Vegas. The announcement came prior to the bankruptcy filing by Fisker's original company, Fisker Automotive.

The new company will be based in California and its name is a combination of the words "Fisker" and "innovation." The Pear will be built under this new company with an expected launch date sometime in 2023.

Like the original Karma, the Pear is an electric sports car with four doors and a trunk. The battery pack is located under the floor of the vehicle to lower its center of gravity for better handling, according to Car and Driver. The powertrain consists of two electric motors that produce up to 402 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque on regular roads.