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<p>The Fisker Ocean was supposed to be the "world's most sustainable vehicle." With a range of 400 miles, a strong emphasis on software and a price tag of $50,000, the car raised billions in funding and hoped to rival Tesla. But after a disastrous roll out, the company went bankrupt and glitchy software left customers with a 2.5 ton paperweight. Dexter talks to Aarian Marshall, a reporter for WIRED, about what exactly went wrong, why Fisker Ocean owners refuse to give up on the car, and what this all says about the future of car ownership.&nbsp;</p> <p>Got something&nbsp;you&rsquo;re curious about? Hit us up <a href="mailto:killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc">killswitch@kaleidoscope.nyc</a>, or @killswitchpod on IG, or @dexdigi on IG or Bluesky.</p> <p>Fisker Ocean owners, reach out to Aarian Marshall at <a href="mailto:aarian_marshall@wired.com">aarian_marshall@wired.com</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Read + Watch:&nbsp;</p> <p>Aarian&rsquo;s article, <em>Fisker Went Bankrupt. What Do Its EV Owners Do Next?</em>: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/fisker-went-bankrupt-what-do-its-ev-owners-do-next/">https://www.wired.com/story/fisker-went-bankrupt-what-do-its-ev-owners-do-next/</a></p> <p>Marques Brownlee&rsquo;s Review,&nbsp;<em>This is the Worst Car I've Ever</em> <em>Reviewed</em>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xWXRk3yaSw&amp;ab_channel=AutoFocus">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xWXRk3yaSw&amp;ab_channel=AutoFocus</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>George J Saliba,&nbsp;Fisker Senior Engineer&rsquo;s Call to Marques&rsquo; Car Dealer: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@georgejsaliba/video/7341936160941280555?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@georgejsaliba/video/7341936160941280555?lang=en</a></p> <p>r/Fisker AMA Thread, Hello, I am a current Fisker Inc. employee. Ask Me Anything (AMA): <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Fisker/comments/1bnzrts/hello_i_am_a_current_fisker_inc_employee_ask_me/">https://www.reddit.com/r/Fisker/comments/1bnzrts/hello_i_am_a_current_fisker_inc_employee_ask_me/</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>