Prior to today the group on Facebook was named “The Officially Unofficial Fisker Automotive Group”.  Today it was announced that the group’s name has been changed to “Fisker Automotive “.  Up to this point posts to the group have been sparse. This change is a good sign.

The first post to the new group is a note Titled “New Fisker Automotive Twitter account”, it’s a reminder to follow the company’s official Twitter account @fiskerauto. That account has also been active already erectile dysfunction today with several new updates.

So, what does this all mean? Is the marketing arm starting to ramp up? Have their been some new hires or an outside firm brought in to help? Has there been a change in the marketing group? Will there be more participation with the unofficial community forums? *cough… These are all possibilities.  Either way, we are all look forward to more frequent communication with the individuals at Fisker Automotive.

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The video has both English speaking parts and Danish. The good news is,  there are subtitles for the English parts. The bad news is, we don’t speak Danish. Here’s the translated lead in for the story:

Henrik Fisker challenged the traditional automobile industry. He goes another route with his super electric car that might become tomorrow’s car. We visited his studio in the U.S..

When Henrik Fisker was interviewed for jyskebank.tv. and the Danish imagineear.com/pharmacy/ automobile manufacturer has just been on the front of the renowned magazine Forbes Magazine. There is great interest in his theories, and all will see the Fisker Karma car.

Henrik Fisker was born in 1963 in Denmark, and is a leading designer and CEO of Fisker Coach Build. He has designed cars for Aston Martin and BMW.

[Source: jyskebank.tv]

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Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies (NASDAQ:QTWW) rose 8.4% and currently trades at $0.935 on a traded volume of 8.35 million shares. The stock opened at $0.92. On August 18, 2009, Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc announced that its affiliate company Fisker Automotive made its Karma PHEV’s driving debut over the weekend, just 19 months after being introduced as a concept. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc is a fully integrated alternative energy company, and a player in the development and production of propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles. The Company’s portfolio of technologies include electronic controls, hybrid electric drive systems, hydrogen storage and metering systems, and alternative fuel technologies that enable fuel efficient, low emission hybrid, plug-in electric hybrid, fuel cell and alternative fuel vehicles.

[Source: TransWorldNews]

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Fisker Automotive, developer of the Fisker Karma, the first production-ready Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, has appointed Marti Eulberg Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing. Eulberg was most recently president and CEO of Maserati North America.

In her new role, Eulberg will develop global sales and marketing strategies and manage Fisker’s worldwide retail network. Eulberg is the latest passionate and effective industry veteran to join the team at Fisker, which already consists of top talent from some of the world’s most prestigious automakers.

“Marti’s experience as an international leader is why she will add tremendous value to our operation,” said Henrik Fisker, CEO. “Our retailers are eager to get started working with her.” “It’s not often you get the opportunity to help build a car company from scratch,” said Eulberg. “Fisker has the right idea and the right product at the right pharmacy time. I am very excited to be a part of it.” Fisker Board member Vic Doolan was instrumental in recruiting Eulberg, who helped achieve record sales while both were at Volvo North America and BMW North America. “I can think of no better fit than Ms. Eulberg to lead Fisker’s global sales and marketing activities,” Doolan said. Eulberg, 45, held various executive sales positions at Jaguar Cars and Volvo from 2001 to 2008. From 1992 to 2001 she developed regional sales strategies at BMW North America, and managed the largest metropolitan volume Ford dealers in the US from 1986-1991. Eulberg has an MBA in Marketing from St. Thomas Aquinas and a B.S. in Management from Maryville University. She began her career as an intern with General Motors.

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Premium green automaker Fisker Automotive has appointed its first group of U.S. retailers to market and service its luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles, beginning with the $87,900, 100mpg Karma sedan later this year.  Thirty-two award-winning retailers have confirmed their intent to carry the Fisker marquee. The number puts the car maker close to its goal of having 40 locations across the country by the end of June 2009.

All Fisker retailers are well-established operations familiar with premium brands, new technology and discerning clientele. Many are family-owned, each is active in giving back to their communities, and all understand the need to offer premium customers a vehicle that reduces environmental impact. A full list can be found at www.fiskerautomotive.com Fisker Board member Vic Doolan has been instrumental in guiding development of the company’s retail network. Doolan led BMW NA and Volvo Cars NA to record sales in the 1990s and 2000s, and in so doing built solid relationships with top retail principals. “Our retail partners are our most important assets,” he said. “To our customers, they are the face of the company. For that reason, we’ve chosen those who will give Fisker owners the comfort and confidence to drive the future.” By keeping startup costs low and not requiring floor-planning beyond demonstrator and display cars, Fisker is able to attract new franchises even in tough economic times. President Obama’s recent pledge of $2.4B to support development of plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery technology is added incentive.  Fisker showrooms will reflect the company’s concern for the environment and their vehicles’ emission free capabilities. “They will be Eco-facilities, not Ego-facilities,” Doolan said. Architecture calls for natural and sustainable materials like wood and textiles. An available solar-powered car port can keep demonstrator vehicles clean, dry, fully charged and ready to go (Ventolin Online).

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