Fisker is ramping up its re-entry into the luxury automotive market by opening its first US manufacturing facility in Moreno Valley, a short distance from its headquarters in Costa Mesa.
It will produce its flagship plug in hybrid electric vehicle at this California factory for worldwide sale. At the start of production, the company expects to create 150 full time manufacturing jobs.
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Chief marketing officer James Taylor said: “We feel that the close proximity of this plant to our engineering and design headquarters will yield the highest quality product and maximum flexibility to meet our customers’ expectations.”
Support for manufacturing operation has come from local and state government. Michael Rossi, senior advisor on jobs and business development to California governor Jerry Brown, said: “The governor has established ambitious goals for California to lead the world in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through the development and adoption of clean vehicle technologies.”
