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Nissan sketches electric commercial vehicle; envisions electric ambulance

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It is a somewhat stylized take on the NV200 light commercial gasoline van Nissan sells in Japan and Europe. Tags: EV ambulance nissan electric ambulance think city battery electric car. The press release from Nissan highlights the potential use as an ambulance which could drive directly into a hospital. Yet another market.

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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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Electric vehicle manufacturer THINK announced that it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), THINK CEO Richard Canny made the announcement during a 15-minute press conference at the Washington Auto Show—the same amount of time required to charge a THINK City from completely depleted to 80% charged using an advanced fast-charge system.

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

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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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Ideally, we would like the THINK City to be available throughout the US next year, but in our early commercialization phase, it is important that we first establish a strong concentration of sales in key, highly attractive markets, which support early adoption of sustainable, zero emissions transport solutions.

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Think signs agreement to market electric cars in Asia

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Electric carmaker Think and Itochu Corporation have announced they are to expand their partnership to market and produce the Think city car in Asia. NK agreement Asia electric car Itochu japan market stake Think Think City.

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Think launches electric van models

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Electric car maker, Think has now expanded into the electric van market with the launch of two commercial vehicles. The first, the Think City N1, type approved for European [.]. The Norway based firm’s entry into the urban delivery van market comes with two variants to be introduced between now and the end of the year.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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Where practicable, agencies should encourage development of commercial infrastructure for alternative fuel or provide flex fuel and alternative fuel pumps and charging stations at Federal fueling sites. Contracts were awarded for Chevrolet, Nissan, and Think City vehicles.