The Fisker Ocean SUV is Fisker Automotive's newest electric vehicle. The Ocean was created with a traditional design to address the needs of current buyers. The company is calling the Ocean "the world's most sustainable vehicle" due to its building materials. Its interior is made of 100% polycarbonate and 100% reinforced Rayon backing, making it entirely vegan. Reclaimed materials also make up other areas of the vehicle, including its carpets which were created with regenerated nylon from fishing nets.
Similar to other Fisker models, the Ocean will boast a solar panel roof to recover more energy while it's 80-kW battery will provide a driving range of 250-300 miles. The Fisker Ocean will enter production at the end of 2021 with deliveries starting in 2022. The model's price is said to be around $40,000 USD.
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Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Materials in Electric Vehicles - Using 100% polycarbonate and regenerated nylon from fishing nets showcases the opportunity for using sustainable materials in electric vehicles.
2. Solar Panel Integration in Electric Vehicles - The solar panel roof on the Fisker Ocean demonstrates the potential for integrating solar energy to recover additional energy in electric vehicles.
3. Affordable Electric Suvs - Fisker's release of an affordable all-electric SUV at around $40,000 USD highlights the growing trend of making electric vehicles more accessible to a wider range of consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market by incorporating sustainable materials and affordable pricing in electric SUVs.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry could capitalize on the integration of solar panels in electric vehicles to further promote sustainable energy usage.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing - The use of reclaimed materials in the production of the Fisker Ocean demonstrates the potential for sustainable manufacturing practices in the automotive industry.