Press releases
THINK finishes in top three at e-miglia 2010 - the world's most gruelling international electric rally
While THINK continues its warm-up preparations for the forthcoming EV Cup race series, the car-sharing pioneer Move About proved the quality of the THINK City by competing in the E-Miglia 2010, the world’s first international EV rally.
THINK enters France in unique EV distribution partership with corporate giant MOBIVIA
THINK announces its entry into the French market through a partnership with MOBIVIA Groupe (which incorporates the Norauto, Midas, Carter Cash, Maxauto and Synchro Diffusion brands in France), and its newly established sustainable mobility division, O2City.
THINK joins Basque Country eco car-sharing cosortium
THINK and its distribution partner in Spain, Going Green, have teamed up with a consortium in the Basque Country to provide citizens of Ataun with a totally carbon free car-sharing scheme in the city.
THINK and Migros team up with swiss eco tourism group to introduce carbon-free driving in the alps
THINK and its Swiss distribution partner, M-Way, have teamed-up with eco-tourism pioneer Alpmobil to offer visitors to its resorts totally carbon-neutral transportation for use on their vacation.
THINK appoints CEO of Ducati North America to run global marketing and strategy
THINK announces that Michael Lock will join the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective August 9th, 2010. This builds on recent appointments to all areas of THINK’s senior leadership team including business development, sales and service, finance and human resources.
ITOCHU and THINK expand partnership in Asia with accelerated growth plan and equity investment
THINK and ITOCHU Corporation announce an expanded partnership for marketing and distribution of the THINK City electric vehicle (EV) and EV drive system in Asia.
BBC Radio 4 electric ride team complete 4,500 mile European epic in a THINK City with show-stopping performance at the 2010 Brighton to London Eco Rally
THINK has much cause to celebrate today following two outstanding achievements in London yesterday afternoon.
THINK’s rapid expansion continues with two new senior executive appointments to its Oslo headquarters
THINK announces two senior appointments to its management team, strengthening further its executive echelons in a time of very rapid growth for the company, with significant business developments across Europe, in the USA and Asia taking shape in the coming months.
THINK City goes racing
THINK, entered the world of motor sport at the weekend with the THINK City ‘EV Cup Edition’ taking part in the START Eco Car Trials – the world’s first electric vehicle race.
Latest generation THINK City named among ‘100 best ideas’ of 2010
Spanish magazine Actualidad Económica, a leader in the fields of economics and business, has named the THINK City EV as one of the ‘100 Best Ideas of the Year’.
THINK launches industry-leading fourth generation EV drive-train ‘plug and play’ technology
Speaking at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Spain, THINK CEO Richard Canny introduced, in detail for the first time, the THINK G4 EV DRIVE CONTROLLER – the most advanced commercially available electric vehicle (EV) drive-train technology.
First lithium-ion battery THINK City EVs enter production
THINK makes a further stride towards mainstream volume production this week with the first introduction of award-winning lithium-ion batteries to THINK City EVs in Europe.
THINK pioneers innovative auto retailing in Europe
THINK has completed its latest innovative EV distribution partnership deal with the Swiss retailer Migros.
Silence on the streets of Oslo as THINK and the BBC lead a convoy of electric cars through the city in celebration of Norway's EV culture leadership
Traffic on the streets around Oslo’s historic national parliament echoed to the sound of silence today as a convoy of over 60 electric vehicles (EVs) paraded through the city to celebrate EV culture in Norway.
The BBC embarks on pioneering drive around Europe in an electric car and chooses a THINK City for the journey
THINK, exclusively provided a brand new THINK City to the BBC this week, which has hired the vehicle for a pioneering documentary following the first drive of an EV around Europe, entitled BBC Electric Ride.
THINK’s global expansion continues with first test in South America's largest electric car market
Building on recent announcements about new markets entered in Europe and plans to start new operations in the USA and Asia, THINK announces further international expansion today – with the delivery of its first vehicles into South America – part of a new collaboration with Brazilian electricity supplier, CPFL Energia S.A.
THINK applauds introduction of bipartisan EV bills
Electric car maker THINK hailed the introduction of two bills in the U.S. House and the Senate on Thursday designed to help spur the deployment of electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure.
Electric car maker THINK to drive product and market expansion
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 is now fully funded and expects to become cash-flow positive in 2011.
THINK survey shows EV customers willing to trade range for price
Today, electric car maker THINK released results of a customer survey that suggests potential electric vehicle customers would be willing to accept less than 100 miles range—if the price is right.
THINK marks Earth Day 2010 with the release of CEO Richard Canny's ‘Top 10 myths about electric vehicles - busted!’
In recognition of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Richard Canny, CEO of pioneering Scandinavian electric car company THINK, is speaking out to set the record straight on electric vehicles (EVs).
Power companies lead the charge in electric vehicle adoption across Europe
Pioneering Scandinavian electric vehicle (EV) maker, THINK, is making great progress in its mission of ‘Changing The World, One Car At A Time’™ with electricity and utility providers across Europe, who are taking delivery of several fleets of EVs from the company.
THINK to begin selling city electric car in New York
Today, pioneering electric car company THINK announced plans to begin selling the THINK City, one of the world’s first highway-capable electric vehicles, in New York and other select cities later this year. THINK and the local chapter of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities are working together to bring the THINK City electric vehicle to customers in New York.
THINK announces expansion to new state-of-the-art product development facility at Oslo Norway headquarters
THINK today announces a significant investment in a brand new, state-of-the-art product development facility at its corporate headquarters in Fornebu, Oslo, Norway.
THINK starts distribution operations in Austria with the appointment of Wolfgang Denzel Auto as exlusive importer and distributor
Pioneering Scandinavian EV maker, THINK, is 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 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.