Los Angeles-based Fisker plans to produce the primary pure electrical car for Pope Francis subsequent yr, it stated on Friday, with options corresponding to a photo voltaic roof and carpets manufactured from recycled plastic bottles from the ocean.
Fisker will covert its all-electric Ocean sport utility car to be used by the pope, offering a retractable glass cupola and sustainable inside supplies, such because the carpets.
Co-founders Henrik Fisker, previously a designer for British luxurious carmaker Aston Martin, and Dr. Geeta Gupta-Fisker met the top of the Roman Catholic Church in Vatican City, the corporate stated.
“I got inspired reading that Pope Francis is very considerate about the environment and the impact of climate change for future generations,” stated Fisker.
Production of the Ocean electrical SUV is deliberate to begin in November subsequent yr, via contract producer Magna International in Europe.
The agency didn’t reveal the price of the modified car supposed for the pope, however the Fisker Ocean begins at $37,499 (roughly Rs. 27,34,100) in the United States, and EUR 32,000 ($39,152 or roughly Rs. 28,42,000) in Germany.
Last yr, Francis acquired a hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai sedan specifically designed to make sure his mobility.
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