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

Green Car Congress

THINK also announced that it has chosen EnerDel, the Indiana-based lithium ion battery manufacturer, to be the exclusive battery supplier for THINK City electric vehicles sold in the US through 2012. EnerDel also will supply at least 60% of the batteries for THINK City electric vehicles sold in Europe.

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Volkswagen putting range of plug-in hybrids into production starting in 2013/14

Green Car Congress

Winterkorn spoke in support of more targeted research funding, especially in the field of electro-chemistry for battery technology. The engine is slated for use in the Passat and Passat CC, initially in Sweden and Finland, where E85 fuel has been widely available for many years now. It accelerates the Passat from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

Electric Auto Association

As we know from GM’s Superbowl advertisement, Norway is crushing the USA in electric vehicle (EV) sales, followed closely by Sweden and Finland. Indeed, cold temperatures slow chemical reactions within a battery, reducing power output and threatening its life. How exactly do EV batteries respond to temperature change?

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Northern Lights Energy and Reva Electric Car Company Sign Agreement to Develop the Electric Vehicle Market in Iceland

Green Car Congress

Top speed is 104 km/h (65 mph) with a range of 160 km (99 miles) per charge. We are working with a number of parties in Denmark and Finland to enable the conversion process of the current cars running in Iceland to support a swift development of the electric vehicle market. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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Think to resume electric car production

Green Cars News

from the USA, Valmet Automotive from Finland and Investinor, the Norwegian Government-backed investment fund. NK city EV will move to Finland at the Valmet’s high-technology manufacturing base in Uusikaupunki, , alongside its assembly facilities for Porsche’s Boxster and Cayman models. seconds and 80 km/h (50 mph) in 16 seconds.

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