Misfire

Misfire

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Misfire episodes

  • The Car That Changed Everything!

    The story of all those Fisker Ocean taxis in NYC! Where did they come from? Exploring the drama surround Henrik Fisker, the EV industry and America's former battery champion, A123. Where did that lithium-ion battery technology go?


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    2 min
  • Fisker: The Beautiful Failure

    Henrik Fisker, the visionary car designer behind the BMW Z8 and the Aston Martin DB9 left an indelible mark on the automotive industry. And after joining forces with Elon Musk to help design the Model S at Tesla, he set out to create his own brand.

    From the sleek lines of the Fisker Karma to the tumultuous journey of Fisker Automotive and the Fisker Ocean, this episode uncovers the highs and lows of a company that dared to challenge the status quo. Discover how Fisker's dream of eco-luxury vehicles collided with financial hurdles, technical challenges, and fierce competition from industry giants. Join us as we unravel the intricate tale of ambition, rivalry, and redemption, and learn how Fisker's legacy continues to influence the world of electric vehicles today.

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    34 min

About Misfire

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Episode One of Misfire unpacks the spectacular rise and fall of Henrik Fisker, the man behind the electric vehicle company once hailed as the future of sustainable luxury. Industry insiders and investigative journalists take listeners inside the boardrooms, design studios, and production lines where ambition met engineering limits, and where billions in investment couldn’t overcome one man’s flawed vision.