Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2023

Owners are having issues with high-tech approaches to this basic function; seven of the 10 most problematic models in this area are battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Unlike other manufacturers, they do not grant J.D. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third.

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Lexus Power Powered Chevrolet 195

Green Car Congress

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. Valmet Automotive also produces Garia and Fisker alternative-fuel vehicles as well as Porsche AG’s Boxster and Cayman.

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Finland Think City Production Austria 186

EV Sales

JANUARY 25, 2021

2 Tesla Model 3 - The 2019 Best Selling EV in Europe delivered a record 24,664 units, which in normal times would grant it the Best Seller honour. And having said that about PHEVs, the same goes for fully electric vehicles! Looking at December Top 5 Models: #1 Volkswagen ID.3 Unless, of course, the new VW ID.4

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2020 Europe PHEV Plugin 98

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2015

The Charging Interface Initiative association (CharIN) announced earlier this month that ABB has been granted core membership in the association. ABB—based in the Netherlands—is the first non-German member. This would significantly reduce battery electric vehicle charging times.

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Charging Audi Phoenix Standards 150

Green Car Congress

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. It is the first EV to be granted certification with the European CE conformity mark and EU homologation requirements (M1 certificate). The EnerDel THINK City pack.

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Think City Li-ion Production Austria 210