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THINK City cars arrive at utility companies

Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, is making good on its slogan ‘Changing The World, One Car At A Time’™ by delivering its new electric city cars to electricity and utility providers across Europe. NK Porsche Think City utility. Tags: Electric cars TH!NK

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THINK launches EV production in Indiana

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

THINK has started production of the THINK City electric vehicle at its plant in Elkhart, Indiana. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility by the end of the year. —THINK CEO Barry Engle. in Indianapolis.

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THINK Begins EV Sales in Finland

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker THINK has begun sales of the THINK City EV in Finland with production partner Valmet Automotive. First deliveries of the THINK City in Finland will be to green delivery pioneers A2B, through a new THINK dealership in Helsinki.

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THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK announced that it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), The AV level III fast-charge system employs a protocol developed by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). This is a major leap forward for electric vehicles. —THINK CEO Richard Canny. Earlier post.)

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THINK Restarts Production of EVs in Finland

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, has re-started production of the THINK City—one of the first urban EVs—at a new facility with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland. The THINK City in production at Valmet. Click to enlarge.

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ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

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JULY 22, 2010

THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announced an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia. The latest generation drive system from THINK—the G4 EV Drive Controller, is now in full-scale scale production in Europe and ready to be commercialized.

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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JANUARY 28, 2010

Electric vehicle maker THINK released its first US EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third. The remaining cities included Denver, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Phoenix.

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BBC to feature THINK electric vehicle in documentary

Green Cars News

JUNE 3, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle maker, THINK, has provided a brand new City model to the BBC for a documentary about the first drive of an EV around Europe. Tags: Electric cars Latest news BBC BBC Electric Ride electric vehicles Think Think City.

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Amsterdam to push electric vehicles

Green Cars News

MARCH 17, 2010

Amsterdam has always been considered one of the most forward-thinking cities in Europe and now it has announced a €3million plan to promote electric vehicle development. Just last year, the city [.]. Just last year, the city [.].

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THINK Completes $40M Equity Round; Ener1 Chairman and CEO Becomes Chairman of THINK

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MAY 11, 2010

Headquartered in Norway, THINK has raised a total of US$87 million since last August, when it started a new phase of production with strategic partner Valmet Automotive of Finland, and has invested heavily in new product development in Europe and Asia. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery).

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Think and BBC turn Norway electric

Green Cars News

JUNE 11, 2010

A convoy of 60 vehicles hit the streets as part of the BBC documentary Electric Ride which is now a quarter of the way through its month long, 4,000 miles odyssey around Europe in a Think City electric car.

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THINK City EVs with EnerDel Li-ion Packs Enter Production

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JUNE 16, 2010

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle maker, has begun production of THINK City EVs equipped with 22 kWh Li-ion battery packs from Ener1 subsidiary EnerDel. The EnerDel THINK City pack. The latest generation THINK City is a purpose-built, all-electric car designed for urban environments.

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Ener1 to Take 31% Stake in EV Maker Think Global; Think City Production Moves to Valmet in Finland

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AUGUST 27, 2009

is taking the lead among a group of investors that plans to inject $47 million of equity funding into Think Global AS, the Norwegian electric vehicle producer. is the parent company of EnerDel, a leading manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion automotive battery systems based in Indianapolis and an existing supplier to Think.

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Think makes breakthrough in Japan

Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Think Global has teamed with Ener1, one of its battery partners, to make a significant breakthrough in the Japanese market. Together the companies will supply a fully integrated electric drive-train powered by a lithium-ion battery system to Japan Post.

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Electric car competition about to heat up

Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

When Nissan unveiled its new LEAF as the first real-world electric car, it was unlikely to sit well with existing electric car manufacturers. Among them is Norwegian electric car company Think, which was formerly owned by Ford. It is believed that eight states are bidding to house the research and development centre. .

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Survey Finds Potential EV Customers Would Trade Range for Price

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MAY 10, 2010

One hundred miles range has long been considered a customer requirement for full-functioning, highway-capable electric vehicles. The survey also indicated that potential electric vehicle customers would be willing to pay more for extended range. —Richard Canny, THINK CEO.

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THINK Sending 3 EVs to Brazil in Collaboration with CPFL Energia

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JUNE 2, 2010

THINK, the Scandinavian electric vehicle maker, is delivering its first EVs into South America as part of a new collaboration with Brazilian electricity supplier, CPFL Energia S.A. The latest generation THINK City is a purpose-built, all-electric car designed for urban environments.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Now popular in Europe, Think Global meets all European and US federal motor vehicle safety requirements. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. Think has also established partnerships in the U.S. The Think City was short-lived in the States with production halting in 2002 after just 1005 cars had been assembled.

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THINK City cars arrive at utility companies

THINK launches EV production in Indiana

THINK Begins EV Sales in Finland

THINK and AeroVironment to Pursue Projects to Promote Fast-charging Infrastructure; THINK Picks Enerdel as Sole Battery Provider for US

THINK Restarts Production of EVs in Finland

ITOCHU Takes Equity Stake in THINK; Expanded Partnership for THINK EV and Drive System in Asia

THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

BBC to feature THINK electric vehicle in documentary

Amsterdam to push electric vehicles

THINK Completes $40M Equity Round; Ener1 Chairman and CEO Becomes Chairman of THINK

Think and BBC turn Norway electric

THINK City EVs with EnerDel Li-ion Packs Enter Production

Ener1 to Take 31% Stake in EV Maker Think Global; Think City Production Moves to Valmet in Finland

Think makes breakthrough in Japan

Electric car competition about to heat up

Survey Finds Potential EV Customers Would Trade Range for Price

THINK Sending 3 EVs to Brazil in Collaboration with CPFL Energia

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