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SMART CITY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE: FISKER INC. AND PROMINENT HAKIM UNIQUE GROUP
CONGLOMERATE TEAM UP TO CREATE THE ELECTRIC ‘FISKER ORBIT’ SMART SHUTTLE

• World-renowned electric vehicle design and technology from Fisker will complement global smart city
expertise, infrastructure and investments from Hakim Unique Group of China.
• Automotive design icon and electric vehicle industry revolutionary, Henrik Fisker and Fisker Inc., will team
with prominent entrepreneur, Wang Qicheng (Jack Wong) and the Hakim Unique Group on a vision for
more integrated smart city systems – starting with electric, autonomous shuttles from Fisker Inc.
• The development comes on the heels of Fisker Inc. news on the launch of its EMotion luxury electric sedan,
Fisker scientists filing patents on solid-state battery technology and more electric vehicle technology
breakthroughs.

LOS ANGELES (November 30, 2017) – Fisker Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most
desirable electric vehicles complemented with some of the longest EV ranges and breakthrough
automotive technology, is entering an alliance with prominent China-based conglomerate, Hakim
Unique Group, to develop the world’s most appealing autonomous shuttle for smart cities across the
globe. The partnership is reflective of both firms’ shared vision in new mobility trends and the elevation
of integrated smart city concepts – bringing them to life with a powerful combination of infrastructure,
world-renowned design and cutting-edge electric vehicle innovation.
• Hakim Unique Group’s conglomerate of more than 160 wholly owned or partly controlled
companies has an intense interest and expertise in developing smart city infrastructure – with a
comprehensive range of experts across government, universities, operators and enterprises.
And with full capabilities in consulting, advanced technical research, multi-mode operation,
integration, implementation and operation – the company is positioned to influence the
mobility needs, design and development of smart cities everywhere.
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• Fisker Inc. – the brainchild of automotive design icon and industry revolutionary, Henrik Fisker –
has recently announced breakthrough developments on not just its own upcoming vehicles,
including the Fisker EMotion luxury electric sedan, but in proprietary technologies that will
change the face of the automotive industry and beyond. The company’s engineers, scientists
and visionaries imagine connected cities that may benefit greatly from insight, expertise and
aggressive R&D capabilities from a radically forward-thinking automotive company.
• The first joint project will include the design, development and integration of a Fisker electric,
autonomous shuttle into a Hakim Unique-implemented smart city. ‘Fisker Orbit’ vehicles would
benefit from Henrik Fisker’s futuristic design vision and the latest high technology ergonomic
interior of the future.
• Fisker will begin delivering the first Orbit electric autonomous shuttles by the end of 2018.

Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc.

• “Our tireless work at Fisker Inc. has never just been about the design and development of our
own compelling electric vehicles – but exploring new frontiers in technology across multiple
industries for the advancement of human mobility and progression of society as a whole. It’s in
this spirit that we’re thrilled to partner with Hakim Unique Group and a top entrepreneur in
“Jack” Wang Qicheng – who’s been at the forefront in investment, development and
implementation of infrastructure for the smart cities of the future. The combination of our
breakthrough automotive technology, design prowess and unique vantage point as industry
revolutionaries – and Jack’s truly integrated vision of smart cities – is powerful. I am very excited
about making the impossible, possible with intelligent urban ecosystems – starting with the
development of one of the world’s most forward-thinking and uniquely designed electric,
autonomous shuttles: The Fisker Orbit.”

Qicheng Wang (Jack Wong), chairman of Hakim Unique Group

• "Hakim Unique Group, as a leading Chinese enterprise in building smart cities, has been devoted
to providing intelligent, convenient and integrated solutions for urban upgrading in China. We
strive to bring the latest technology into the field of smart transportation and use it to improve
public transportation, as well as help to promote social progress. Here, we share the same
values with Fisker Inc.
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Henrik Fisker – as an internationally acclaimed automotive designer, complemented with his

strong team at Fisker Inc. – is a visionary with innovation and foresight in science and
technology, giving us confidence in the prospect of our collaboration. Fisker Inc. and Hakim
Unique Group will co-develop the autonomous shuttle 'Fisker Orbit,' in which Fisker Inc. will be
responsible for technology development and product design, while Hakim Unique Group will be
responsible for marketing and operation in China/Asia.

The greatest opportunity for society in the future comes from the orchestra of data, intelligence
and collaboration – as well as the convergence of online and offline activities. If we take this
opportunity, we will restructure the business ecosystem. Hakim Unique Group aims to become
an enterprise that can bring profound impact on human lives around the world, and even on the
future of business. We believe that Fisker Inc. shares that same ambition, and our collaboration
today will not only create a great win-win outcome, but also create a story and legacy to be
relished by future generations.”

About Fisker Inc.

California-based Fisker Inc. is revolutionizing the automotive industry by developing the most
emotionally desirable electric vehicles complemented with the longest EV range and shortest charging
times on earth. The brainchild of EV pioneer and world-leading automotive designer, Henrik Fisker,
Fisker Inc.’s mission is to set a new standard of excellence and performance in the electric vehicle
industry and mobility services – developing unique, high-performance electric vehicles with the latest
technology to complement groundbreaking range, charging time, autonomous driving and user
experiences. To learn more, visit www.FiskerInc.com.

About Hakim Unique Group:

Hakim Unique Group (HUG) is a global conglomerate with more than 160 subsidiaries, including Hakim
Unique Internet Co. Ltd, a publicly listed company on the Shenzhen A-Share Exchange. Founded in 2006
by prominent entrepreneur, Qicheng Wang, the company is focused on four major business sectors:
Cultural media, healthcare, technology and finance. And with a total group valuation of more than 210
billion Yuan ($32 billion USD), HUG is ranked amongst China’s top 500 private enterprises according to
Zheshang Magazine – as well as a top 100 most profitable company.
• Cultural Media: Hakim Unique Media Group delivers resources, content and scenes across the
entire media industry. With renowned shareholders like Zhou Xun, Huang Lei, He Jiong and
Kexin Chan Studio, the company has been engaged in film and variety shows – as well as the
production/distribution of TV dramas, commercial performances, brand/internal marketing and
artist/talent management.
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• Healthcare: Hakim Unique Health Technology Co., Ltd., and Hakim Unique Smart Healthcare
Services Co. Ltd. are committed to improving access to quality care globally. By connecting
healthcare providers and patients through technology and service driven platforms, HUG,
through its holdings in California Healthcom Group and HAOEYOU Satellite Clinics, has a
presence in more than 200 tertiary hospitals in China.
• Technology: Hakim Unique Internet Co. Ltd. (SZ 300300; A-Share listed on Shenzhen Exchange)
is the leading force in smart city technology applications and artificial intelligence. With a strong
internal R&D team and actively expanding smart city-based applications using artificial
intelligence within its developments, HUG is creating a new business ecosystem and boosting
new business development.
• Finance: The Group actively built a new financial section business group with total investments
of 100 billion Yuan ($15 billion USD), including three major sub-groups of financial holding,
financial technology and asset management.

With offices in nine major cities around the world (Paris, Vancouver, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Taipei,
Doha, Algiers and Los Angeles), Hakim Unique Group is fully committed to attracting worldwide
attention and strategic partnerships within media, healthcare, finance, intelligent applications and other
innovative industries.

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