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Neenah luxury auto dealer, Bergstrom Premier Motorcars, has been named the exclusive carrier in Wisconsin the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric car, and will debut the car at its Victory Lane location June 9.

The four-seat sedan has a total range of 300 miles, 50 of which are electric-only and powered by a lithium-ion battery that can be fully recharged in eight hours. The car can reach speeds of up to 125 miles per hour.

In a statement released Friday, Bergstrom said initial customer deliveries are expected to begin in first quarter 2011.

Bergstrom Automotive is one of the top 50 automotive retailers in the U.S. and is owned by John and Richard Bergstrom. The auto dealer has 30 locations throughout Wisconsin.

“We are very pleased to have been selected as the exclusive Fisker retailer for Wisconsin,” said Bergstrom chairman and CEO John Bergstrom. “This distinctive vehicle appeals to environmentally conscious individuals who don’t want to compromise their passion for driving.”

The Fisker Karma hybrid was designed by Henrik Fisker, who also designed the Aston Martin DB9 and BMW Z8.

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