The Fisker Force 1 sports car is revealed to the news media at the 2016 North American International Auto Show January 12th, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The body of the Force 1 is all carbon fiber, and the limited-edition vehicle will be priced just under $300,000. The NAIAS runs from January 11th to January 24th and will feature over 750 vehicles and interactive displays./ Credit:	Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

The Fisker Force 1 sports car is revealed to the news media at the 2016 North American International Auto Show January 12th, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. The body of the Force 1 is all carbon fiber, and the limited-edition vehicle will be priced just under $300,000. The NAIAS runs from January 11th to January 24th and will feature over 750 vehicles and interactive displays./ Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

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