Japan and Think City

Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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Li-ion Japan Green Charging

EnerDel Partners with Mazda, Itochu, and Others for Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

US-based lithium-ion battery producer EnerDel will supply the advanced battery systems at the heart of a new project, based in Tsukuba City, Japan, combining electric vehicles (EVs), stationary grid storage, solar power and a rapid charging infrastructure a in a real-world operating environment. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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

Green Car Congress

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 makes breakthrough in Japan

Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

Together the companies will supply a fully integrated electric drive-train powered by a lithium-ion battery system to Japan Post. It was initially developed for the Think City electric car - a three-door, two-seat electric vehicle that is powered by a 30kW electric motor.

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Nissan sketches electric commercial vehicle; envisions electric ambulance

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

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

Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

In January, THINK North America announced a new manufacturing facility in Elkhart, Indiana, and recently completed the initial phase of due diligence for a low-cost, long-term loan with the US Department of Energy (DOE) to help fund the North American expansion. This is a seminal event for THINK.

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Think signs agreement to market electric cars in Asia

Green Cars News

JULY 22, 2010

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 City EVs with EnerDel Li-ion Packs Enter Production

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. The EnerDel THINK City pack. Ener1 is an investor in THINK, and Ener1 Chairman and CEO Charles Gassenheimer is now THINK’s Chairman of the Board.

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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2009

Finland-based Valmet Automotive, which signed a letter of intent under which Valmet Automotive will be a production and engineering partner for the Think City electric vehicle, will also become a minor shareholder in Think. Other stakeholders in the deal include Investinor, the Norwegian sovereign investment company.

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A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

Green Car Congress

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. Electrode coating process. The active materials are defined by the cell chemistry.

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APRIL 28, 2009

Think has also established partnerships in the U.S. Think Global was formerly known as Think City, a prior Ford Motor Company ( F ) acquisition and part of a now-defunct Think division at Ford. 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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Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

EnerDel Partners with Mazda, Itochu, and Others for Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan

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

Think makes breakthrough in Japan

Nissan sketches electric commercial vehicle; envisions electric ambulance

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

Think signs agreement to market electric cars in Asia

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

A More Detailed Look at a Prismatic Li-ion Cell and Pack Manufacturing Process

Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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