Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It's not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker's predecessor brands into a speedy EV concept to mark 150 years of.

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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker THINK has begun sales of the THINK City EV in Finland with production partner Valmet Automotive. First deliveries of the THINK City in Finland will be to green delivery pioneers A2B, through a new THINK dealership in Helsinki.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2012

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. But now's your chance to own a.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2011

THINK has delivered 17 THINK CIty electric cars to utility fleet customers and employees in Indiana. received 10 electric THINK City cars, and the remainder were delivered to Indianapolis Power & Light for company fleet use. Duke Energy in Plainfield, Ind.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

(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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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

THINK has started production of the THINK City electric vehicle at its plant in Elkhart, Indiana. The company, with global headquarters in Oslo, Norway, plans to build 300 THINK City electric cars at the facility by the end of the year. —THINK CEO Barry Engle. This is another major milestone for us.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 7, 2011

During the Detroit Auto Show in January, we visited the Think electric-car assembly plant in Elkhart, Indiana. It's not necessarily a place you'd expect to find electric cars being put together, but the rows of electric two-seat hatchbacks in blue, red, and black turned out to be surprisingly photogenic.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

A few weeks back we nominated the diminutive Think City electric car as one of the five electric cars you’ll still be able to buy in five years’ time -- despite the roller-coaster fortunes of the firm which makes it.

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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. The THINK City in production at Valmet. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2010

—Richard Canny, THINK CEO. The THINK City electric car, being sold in Europe today and coming to the United States later this year, has a range of 100 miles on a single charge. Offering different sizes of batteries for different customers is an intriguing idea. A total of 367 consumers completed the survey.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 20, 2012

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. Originally formed in Norway in 1991, Think has been around longer than several other dedicated electric car companies--but it's had its fair share of problems too.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

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 THINK City electric car in Elkhart, Ind. —Richard Canny. with US production slated to begin early next year.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 31, 2011

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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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, and its Swiss distribution partner, M-Way, have teamed-up with Alpmobil to make available a fleet of 60 THINK City EVs available in the Goms and Haslital region of the Swiss Alps.

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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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2012

The Think City, which registered 102 units in February 2011 as courtesy vehicles for the Norauto centers, is no longer on sale. The Renault Fluence was well behind with 28 registrations, followed by the Mia (27 units), the Nissan Leaf (24 units), the Citroën C-Zéro (21 units) and Peugeot iOn (15 units).

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Cars News

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Just as the competition for the Think City electric car appears to be hotting up, the car-one of the first electric cars available in the UK-ups its game with the introduction of a four seat version, which goes on sale across Europe this month. Manufactured by Norwegian car maker, Think, the new four seat electric [.].

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

In June last year, Norwegian electric automaker Think filed for bankruptcy for the third time in its 20-year life. Since then, Think’s misfortunes have caused battery maker Ener1 to also declare bankruptcy while its own future is now in the automotive equivalent of limbo.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 25, 2010

The THINK City electric car has taken centre stage at the world’s first dedicated electric mobility concept store in Zurich. The m-way store has been created and designed by Swiss retailing giant Migros and THINK’s distribution partner in Switzerland and is focussed on giving information to motorists about electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

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. But three recalls in as many months isn't a particularly stellar way to start selling electric.

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Plugs and Cars

MAY 27, 2009

ElectricAid , Norstart and Bellona , along with politicians from the left and the right and the Green Party, Greenpeace and the Norwegian Environmental Union demonstrated support for a loan guarantee program. elbil norway electricaid.org norstart think city oslo. An answer should be forthcoming shortly.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 23, 2010

Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, is making good on its slogan ‘Changing The World, One Car At A Time’™ by delivering its new electric city cars to electricity and utility providers across Europe. NK Porsche Think City utility.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2011

The name of the new company that will market Think brand products is Electric Mobility Solutions AS, registered in Norway. A new sales and service structure for Think will be announced soon. The production restart, with a refined version of the Think City, is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2012.

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Green Cars News

JULY 8, 2010

The electric Think City car 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. Tags: Electric cars BBC Electric Ride city car electric car journey Think.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2010

I got to drive the Mitsubishi iMiev a couple of weeks ago for a mile or so at Green Drive Expo in Richmond. nk City, only grown up. Tags: pev collaborative think city imiev chuck squatriglia. I was much impressed with the car. A four seater that defies space by seeming so small outside but so large inside. I'm envious.

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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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Green Car Reports

MARCH 22, 2011

Think about it Yes, but you've missed out on one--in both categories. It's the Think City, which is now being assembled in Elkhart, Indiana, from kits imported from. Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, and. oh, yeah, Smart Electric Drive. Now name the ones built in the States. Volt, right?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2009

The project will use a 24 kWh battery pack initially designed for the Think City EV to demonstrate that automotive systems can be used in stationary applications without major modification. It also allows users to recharge without drawing power from the grid, a significant advantage at peak load times.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 9, 2010

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. Now there is a sustainable way to enjoy the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps this summer-drive an electric car!

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

The THINK City EV has been introduced alongside production partner Valmet Automotive with the first deliveries to green delivery pioneers A2B through a new THINK dealership in Helsinki. NK electric vehicles Finland helsinki Think Think City Think City EV Valmet Automotive.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

Across the Western world, forward-thinking cities are investing hundreds of millions of pounds in the bicycle, knowing that well-designed schemes can deliver benefits far greater than their relatively modest cost.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

Dubai is known as one of the most forward-thinking cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that it has been quick to embrace the green car movement. Considered the cultural hub of the Arab world, Sharjah has been stepping up its efforts to go green by planting trees in the city.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

To foster investment and job creation in clean energy manufacturing, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included a tax credit for investments in manufacturing facilities for clean energy technologies (the Section 48C program).

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

The Move About car sharing scheme, which uses the THINK City as its lead electric vehicle, has reached a milestone having signed up its 1,000th member. NK car sharing electric car sharing Move About Move About car sharing Think Think City Think City Electric vehicle. There are [.].

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

A year ago, we visited the Think electric-car plant in Elkhart, Indiana. At the time, several dozen workers were turning out a trickle of Think City electric vehicles assembled from kits shipped in from Finland--with big plans for ramping up production. Instead, last June, Think declared bankruptcy for the fourth (and perhaps.

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