Fisker Automotive can't seem to catch break -- because its Karma hybrid EV sedan has yet again become too hot.

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Since the previous sentence probably only made sense to about four of our readers out there, we'll break it down for you: EV-DO is the same 3G wireless technology being used by Verizon for the next-generation network they're currently building, and has average download speeds of around 500 Kbps.

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Join us after the break for an exploration of what makes Tesla's latest EV such an amazing ride -- and of where the company must improve if it truly wants to compete with the BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes of the world.

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