Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2011

GSA announced its initial purchase of more than 100 electric vehicles for a vehicle pilot. In the Memorandum, the President specifically directs that by 31 December 2015, all new light-duty vehicles leased or purchased by agencies must be alternative fueled vehicles, such as hybrid or electric, compressed natural gas, or biofuel.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

THINK developed the EV-Ready Cities Index to measure which markets are most likely to begin and benefit from the transition to electric vehicles, providing an objective comparison of the EV purchase and usage incentives as well as the market fit for EVs. THINK US EV-Ready Cities Index Scorecard. Los Angeles.

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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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JANUARY 9, 2010

Aeroenvironment plans to purchase equipment for manufacturing 25 kWh LiTiO advanced battery packs and battery management systems. It is designed for on-road service trucks to provide a quick charge to stranded battery electric vehicles similar to an “out-of-gas” situation. Aerovironment, Inc. Porocel Industries, LLC.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Think City EV. The cumulative impacts of the various policy initiatives, the experience of the early purchasers of electric-drive vehicles and future oil prices will all play a role in determining future consumer demand. Nissan LEAF EV. SEV Newton EV. Tesla Model S EV. Tesla Roadster EV. Cumulative Total.

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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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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

EnerDel is scheduled to ship its first cells and packs for the Think City EV on 1 March 2010. The lithium-ion version of the THINK vehicle will have 384 cells in its 25 kWh battery pack and a range of more than 100 miles. Green Car Congress appreciates EnerDel’s cooperation in sharing their process with our readers.

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