Press releases
THINK starts distribution operations in Austria with the appointment of Wolfgang Denzel Auto as exlusive importer and distributor
Pioneering Scandinavian EV maker, THINK, is today celebrating the conclusion of a major new exclusive import and distribution agreement in Austria with Wolfgang Denzel Auto AG.
THINK welcomes Amsterdam's introduction of € 3 million electric transport subsidies
THINK today publically welcomes a new Electric Transport Project subsidy from Amsterdam City Council, designed to encourage local corporations and entrepreneurs to electrify their vehicles and help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city.
THINK releases U.S. EV-ready index
Today, pioneering electric vehicle company THINK released its first U.S. EV-Ready Cities Index. The top four cities included first-ranked Los Angeles and second-ranked San Francisco with Chicago and New York tied for third.
Zero to 80 Percent in 15 minutes: New Benchmark for EV Fast-charging
THINK today announced that it will work with AeroVironment, Inc. (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. The projects will be designed to jump-start the development of fast-charge infrastructure in the US.
THINK continues global expansion with announcement of new U.S. assembly facility
THINK plans to start production in Elkhart County, Indiana and to launch the THINK City in the North American market.
THINK City production starts at new state-of-the-art facility in Finland
THINK has re-started production of the THINK City model, one of the world’s first urban EVs, at a state-of-the-art new facility with manufacturing partner Valmet Automotive in Uusikaupunki, Finland.
THINK takes centre stage in Copenhagen with the largest fleet of zero-emission electric vehicles at UN climate summit
THINK, and its largest fleet customer, Move About, the Norwegian car-share fleet operator, are providing a number of THINK City courtesy vehicles to the COP 15 Copenhagen United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009.
THINK and Ener1 win second EV drive-train supply agreement with Japanese partner Itochu
THINK and its battery partner Ener1, have secured another supply agreement for their proprietary ‘plug and play’ EV drive-train technology with a Japanese partnership program led by Itochu Corporation.
Motor racing goes green with zero emission electric car series
The world’s first ‘green’ motor racing series based totally around zero emission electric cars, has been launched in London with plans to have cars racing across Europe in 2011.
THINK named ‘company to watch’ at Cleantech Connect Awards 2009
THINK has been named a ‘company to watch’ at the Cleantech Connect Awards held in London this week.
THINK’s global expansion continues with world-class cleantech and automotive executive appointments
THINK, announces a further strengthening of its management team today with two new senior appointments from the automotive and renewable energy industries.
Think makes its Finnish debut at Helsinki Electric Motor Show 2009
Think makes its Finland motor show debut this weekend at the Helsinki Electric Motor Show, which runs from Friday to Sunday, 6 – 8 November 2009.
THINK announces new Board of Directors
THINK announces its new Board of Directors today. The Board brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from the highest levels of the clean-tech, EV and automotive fields to THINK.
Think exits court protection and plans to resume normal operations with the production of the ready-to-market Think City
Think announces today that the Norwegian courts have approved its debt settlement plan, enabling the company to exit court protection.
Think woos crowds and some big guns at Goodwood
Think the Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer made its Goodwood Festival of Speed debut last weekend with the Think City, and more than held its own in the legendary Hill Climb exhibition drive.
Minister Eurlings of the Netherland Ministry of Transport was handing over the first ever Pan European EV homologation certificate – to Think.
The new homologation certificate, that was introduced officially May 1 2009, is an historic event for EVs, and is enabling a much quicker introduction of highway safe passenger car (M1) EVs all across Europe.
Think will say Hola to Spain with 550 Think City EVs
Think’s expansion across Europe is continuing quickly, with the EV charge now heading into Spain. Think has signed an MoU to deliver 550 Think City EVs to the Spanish market.The vehicle are planned to be delivered during the second half of 2009 and early 2010. A pre-program demonstration project starting with 5 Think City vehicles will begin early this summer. These first vehicles are intended to gather early real time experience of running and operating EVs in Spain.
Think at the door front of EU
TH!NK city was the star when presented in front of the EU Commission building during the Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels where electric mobility are gaining an increasingly support.
Austrian government and VLOTTE charge into EVs with Think
Through the 100 unit Vlotte EV project, the Austrian government is encouraging electric mobility with significant financial support. Electric cars are a key enabler to achieve their environmental targets and use of renewable energy.
Think enters the Dutch market with a 500 unit MOU
Think has signed an MOU to deliver up to 500 Think City vehicles in 2009 to ElmoNet, a subsidiary of Mobility Service Netherlands.
The Swedish Royal Court puts TH!NK city to the test
Through our partner, Gävle Energi, Think has delivered two new TH!NK city to H.M. Royal Court in Sweden. Suitably, the vehicles were delivered in the colours of the Swedish flag; blue and yellow.
Think nominated to British design award
TH!NK city is nominated to the prestigious Brit Insurance Designs of the Year. The award presents the most innovative and forward looking design solutions internationally.
Think employees called back from lay-off
Yesterday, Think called back the first employees from lay-off. This is the first of three steps in the call-back plan towards full restart of production. The 44 employees that are now back at work are operating in management, sales revenue activities and supplier communication.
Think confirms interim financing - Private Equity Firm Ener1 Group is the lead investor
Norwegian EV producer Think today confirmed it has received an interim financing commitment of 40 MNOK (approx USD $5.7m) from a number of lenders, including Ener1 Group, Inc. Ener1 Group is the control shareholder of Ener1, Inc., which has contracted to supply lithium-ion batteries to Think. The financing is intended to allow Think to focus its efforts towards the next stages of the restructuring process, which include raising permanent equity capital and returning to volume production.
Richard Canny appointed CEO of Think
Norwegian electric vehicle producer Think is moving from an entrepreneurial stage towards full industrialization. As part of this transition, automotive veteran Richard Canny was appointed CEO of Think. Svein S. Jacobsen simultaneously assumed the position as chairman of the board of directors.
World-class automotive executive team joins Norwegian electric car producer Think
Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer Think Global has appointed Ford Motor Company executive Richard Canny as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Think’s leadership team is also further strengthened by Swedish automotive veteran, Arne Degermosse.