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Fisker went bankrupt and owners built open source car company from the ashes

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After Fisker's bankruptcy left 11,000 Ocean EVs orphaned, a 4,000-member community reverse-engineered software, hacked CAN buses, and kept their cars alive.

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Fisker went bankrupt and owners built open source car company from the ashes

After Fisker's bankruptcy left 11,000 Ocean EVs orphaned, a 4,000-member community reverse-engineered software, hacked CAN buses, and kept their cars alive.

Nearly two years after Fisker filed for bankruptcy, 4,000 Ocean SUV owners have essentially created their own automaker. They've done so through reverse engineering, GitHub, and bulk-purchased spare parts. [Read more] Did you know? Google News lets you choose your media outlets. Don't miss Frandroid and Numerama.

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ecotopical.com broke the news on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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