Bo over at EVcast was able to get Russell Datz on the phone to talk a little about all the recent events.
Interview Highlights:
Karma is the technology leader that will enable the research needed to create the lower cost next car.
The “Project Nina” name is indicative of going from the old world to the new.
Some reports about the DoE loan were misleading at best. Perhaps intentionally deceptive to increase the ratings.
PHEV market projected to be $400 billion by 2030.
Karma preproduction on schedule for 4th quarter 2009. Series production begins May of 2010. Deliveries set for Summer of 2010.
Interview begins at 24:00 minute mark.
[Source: EVcast]