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The THINKCity is the lead EV in the Move About car sharing scheme; the program was launched in 2009 in Oslo, Norway and has just signed up its 1,000 th member. Of the 80 vehicles in the scheme, 79 are THINKCity models, representing one of the larger EV fleets in Europe. Click to enlarge.
Finland-based Valmet Automotive, which signed a letter of intent under which Valmet Automotive will be a production and engineering partner for the ThinkCityelectric vehicle, will also become a minor shareholder in Think. The car already has a sales network in Europe and is ready for mass production.
Norway-based Eltek Valere will deliver battery chargers to THINKCity. The contract is the first result of Eltek Valere’s growth initiative for electric vehicle technologies, and shows new areas of application for the company’s core competencies. The THINKCity is being produced in Valmet, Finland, and now is ready for orders.
Last week Norway’s ElectricAid.org uploaded a very entertaining and artistic video test drive review of the ThinkCityelectriccar. ElectricAid.org video Test Drive of the ThinkCityElectricCar. Watch the video in High Definition by clicking here.
In retrospect, it may be that a 10-year-old design for a plastic-bodied two-seat electric minicar was not what the U.S. market wanted. Especially at a list price of $35,495, higher than that of a brand-new 2011 Nissan Leaf, which had twice as many seats, twice as many doors, a longer range, and a known brand name.
THINK has delivered 17 THINKCItyelectriccars to utility fleet customers and employees in Indiana. received 10 electricTHINKCitycars, and the remainder were delivered to Indianapolis Power & Light for company fleet use. Duke Energy in Plainfield, Ind.
Perenially struggling electric automaker Think is once again seeing out another unsuccessful chapter in its life as the final few cars are completed at its Indiana plant. Now, reports.
THINK has started production of the THINKCityelectric vehicle at its plant in Elkhart, Indiana. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINKCityelectriccars at the facility by the end of the year. —THINK CEO Barry Engle. in Indianapolis.
During the Detroit Auto Show in January, we visited the Thinkelectric-car assembly plant in Elkhart, Indiana. It's not necessarily a place you'd expect to find electriccars being put together, but the rows of electric two-seat hatchbacks in blue, red, and black turned out to be surprisingly photogenic.
Electriccar maker THINK released results of a customer survey that found that 50% of potential EV buyers responding would be willing to accept 70-80 miles range if it reduced the cost of the vehicle by $5,000. —Richard Canny, THINK CEO. A total of 367 consumers completed the survey.
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.
Quick, name the electriccars currently on sale. oh, yeah, Smart Electric Drive. Think about it Yes, but you've missed out on one--in both categories. It's the ThinkCity, which is now being assembled in Elkhart, Indiana, from kits imported from. Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, and. Volt, right?
Many of Norway's tycoons and heirs are making significant investments in the company which is planning production of as many as 10,000 cars by 2009. My first electriccar was a ThinkCity, produced when the company was owned by Ford. One such protest is documented in the film Who Killed the ElectricCar?
A few weeks back we nominated the diminutive ThinkCityelectriccar as one of the five electriccars you’ll still be able to buy in five years’ time -- despite the roller-coaster fortunes of the firm which makes it.
Add another entry to the growing list of electric vehicles going on sale in the next year or so. Think North America, maker of the two-seat Cityelectriccar, announced that its 2011 ThinkCity had been approved as a zero-emission vehicle by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
A 50-electriccar parade took the issue right to the Trade and Industry Department in downtown Oslo. A concrete proposal for a Guarantee Institute for Electric Vehicles was presented to the government. elbil norway electricaid.org norstart thinkcity oslo. An answer should be forthcoming shortly.
The US EV-ready index mirrors one THINK developed for targeting markets in Europe, which recognized Oslo, Copenhagen and Amsterdam as the top-three markets. The company recently announced plans to manufacture the THINKCityelectriccar in Elkhart, Ind. —Richard Canny.
But three recalls in as many months isn't a particularly stellar way to start selling electric. Dozens, even hundreds, of different models get recalled each year by their makers to address defects or potential problems. Most pass unnoticed, except to the owners who get letters in the mail asking them to bring their vehicle back to the dealer.
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 THINKCity is a purpose-built, all-electriccar designed for urban environments.
Think, maker of the ThinkCity, is in trouble, Norwegian business newspaper E24 reports. At the same time, sales of electriccars are booming in Norway. The iMiev has become the fastest selling car in its segment, beating out gas vehicles.
Just as the competition for the ThinkCityelectriccar appears to be hotting up, the car-one of the first electriccars available in the UK-ups its game with the introduction of a four seat version, which goes on sale across Europe this month.
The THINKCityelectriccar has taken centre stage at the world’s first dedicated electric mobility concept store in Zurich. The THINKCity is the [.]. The THINKCity is the [.]. NK electric vehicles M-Way ThinkCity.
If you want to get a sense of the international appeal of electriccars, check out the members. Tags: electricaid thinkcity leif egge battery electriccar. Read his full post here on his excellent website electricaid.org. Sign up while your there.
A year ago, we visited the Thinkelectric-car plant in Elkhart, Indiana. At the time, several dozen workers were turning out a trickle of ThinkCityelectric vehicles assembled from kits shipped in from Finland--with big plans for ramping up production. That never happened.
Think personel will be meeting with representatives of Michigan and seven states on March 12th to discuss options for manufacturing. NK city will commence in mid-2010. The ThinkCity will have a range of 112 miles and a top speed of 62mph. According to the media advisory U.S. sales of the TH!NK
Now there is a sustainable way to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps this summer-drive an electriccar! Norwegian electric carmaker, Think and its Swiss distributor, M-Way, have teamed up with eco-tourism specialists Alpmobil to offer visitors to its resorts totally carbon-neutral transportation for use on their vacation.
The ElectricAid folks were recently given a car for the weekend, and made a video of their experiences. Tags: norway autobloggreen electricaid thinkcity battery electriccar. Norwegian engineering and humor at its finest!
Electriccar maker THINK has completed a US$40 million equity increase to support further product development and planned expansion into North American markets. With the new equity, THINK says it is now fully funded and expects to become cash-flow positive in 2011. This is a seminal event for THINK.
Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, is making good on its slogan ‘Changing The World, One Car At A Time’™ by delivering its new electriccitycars to electricity and utility providers across Europe. NK Porsche ThinkCity utility. Tags: Electriccars TH!NK
The electricThinkCitycar has much to celebrate this morning after the BBC’s pioneering 4,500 mile, 12 country European trek in the electric model was successfully completed with the arrival back in London yesterday.
With the media kerfuffle surrounding the 2011 Chevrolet Volt and anticipation mounting for 2011 Nissan Leaf customers, it's easy to forget that there are other electriccars out there. Swedish electriccitycar maker THINK are more than 20 years old and have just built their 2,500th THINKCity EV, making it the.
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The financial crisis has hurt those that sell gas guzzlers and electriccars. nk City in the U.S. My first electriccar was a Th!nk nk City so I'm biased. That little car made me an EV advocate. That little car made me an EV advocate. nk City, sign up by clicking here. nk" campaign.
Michael Kanellos over at CNetNews.com reports from the recent Clean-Tech Investor Summit that Tesla Motors will be selling its battery packs to other electriccar companies. A certain unnamed Scandinavian electriccar company has become a customer," he said. As you can see in the film Who Killed the ElectricCar? ,
A few months ago we reported that the diminutive ThinkCity had snatched the top spot as the world’s best-selling city EV with over 2,500 vehicles now on the road.
But is it helpful, confusing or downright misleading for an electric automaker to advertise an electriccar for sale at more than $17,500 less than its own Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price?
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Electriccar maker Think is set to enter the French market after appointing a new distribution partner. The manufacturer of the Thinkcitycar has contracted the Mobivia Groupe and its newly established sustainable mobility division, O2City to handle the retail and distribution of its electriccars in the country.
The US state of Indiana is among the first to go electric after THINK delivered 17 of its THINKCityelectriccars to customers and employees across the region. According to THINK [.].
Some of the first plug-in electric passenger vehicles are slated to roll onto U.S. For all the fanfare, sales of electriccars are currently negligible (outside of golf courses, that is). How many plug-in electric vehicles does President Barack Obama wish to see on U.S. Which electric-car developer counts former U.
If you’re in the market for a new electriccar it’s unlikely to get you much, although we’ve pointed out before those who live in just the right state and have just the right job can pay just $12,280 for a 2011 Nissan Leaf or purchase a 2011 ThinkCity for just $17,9995.
Yesterday, we published a piece called Five Myths About ElectricCars, Courtesy of Think, whose CEO Richard Canny sent them to us. Below is the second half of Canny's list (which is why it begins with # 6), along with our assessment of Think's rebuttal to each one. The ThinkCity is a.
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