Marc Istook lives and works in LA and even though the city is full of overpowered gas guzzlers, the city has spawned a number of innovative hybrid roadsters and even the odd new car company.

He takes the Fisker Karma out for a test drive, a luxury eco car which is looking to redefine the term "hybrid".

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