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Even Electric Cars Get Recalled: 2011 Think City Safety Notices

Green Car Reports

Recall notices are now a standard part of the automotive landscape. Last year's recall of almost 10 million Toyota and Lexus models only highlighted the fact that most vehicles get called back to dealers for minor upgrades or inspections to fix or avert potential defects.

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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

(AV), a leading developer and supplier of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to pursue demonstration and commercial projects using AV’s level III fast-charge system and the THINK City electric vehicle to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the United States.

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

Green Car Congress

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 offering 2+2 seating in THINK City EV

Green Car Congress

The latest generation THINK City is now available with four seats, and goes on sale across Europe this month. THINK City with 2+2 seating. The THINK City is powered by lithium-ion battery technology from Ener1 and the G4 EV drive controller. It also comes with air-conditioning as standard.

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

Green Car Congress

GSA conducted an open competition process to request bids from all vendors who could offer electric vehicles that meet Federal Vehicle Standards and comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Contracts were awarded for Chevrolet, Nissan, and Think City vehicles.

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

Plugs and Cars

nk City electric cars a great fit with Google.org’s intentions. The plug-in Priuses are almost doubling the fuel efficiency of Google standard Prius fleet, getting 74 MPG rather than 41 MPG. Tags: snow koan solar google.org black rock city think global Burning Man vectrix think city toyota NiMH.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Then there are a slew of fully electric small vehicles that are pinning their hopes on eco-conscious city dwellers who may not want to spend much more than $25,000 on a new technology. A: Think Global’s Think City. Which has the longest range? B: Wheego Electric Cars’ Whip. C: Reva Electric Car’s Revai.

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