Press releases
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.
Kleiner Perkins and RockPort Capital, two leading US Cleantech investors launch joint venture with Norwegian electrical vehicle company Think
The Norwegian electric car producer Think reaches across the Atlantic and establishes TH!NK North America in partnership with the leading clean-tech investors RockPort Capital Partners and Kleiner Perkins, Caufield and Byers.
Strategic partnership with GE
Think creates sustainable mobility. At the 78th annual international Motor Show in Geneva, Think launched their present vehicle TH!NK city and their future concept TH!NK Ox. Think also announced a strategic partnership with energy giant GE.
Norwegian Design to Genève
Think is launching the new TH!NK city at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show in March. Architects from Snøhetta have designed the 1100 m2 spectacular outdoor stand. With big, clean bubbles for the cars to drive in, Think will put environment on the agenda of the world’s car giants.
TH!NK city at Norwegian car show BIL07
BIL07 is Norways’ largest car show and took place at Lillestrøm outside of Oslo on November 7th – 11th. The car show had 72 000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. Think presented TH!NK city’s new interiors for the first time at a 250 m2 stand.
Think collaboration with Porsche Consulting
Think has entered into collaboration with Porsche Consulting, to bring Porsches experience in lean manufacturing to the Think factory at Aurskog, Norway.
Think among Europe’s Top 100
The American technology magazine Red Herring places Think on the list of Europe’s most promising companies in 2007. The magazine believes Think to be a spearhead in the production of cars of the future and is creative in many ways.
25 million dollars for Think
Think is now drawing new and well-known investors. In a very short period of time, the private placement was final. The enthusiasm surrounding ideas for a different car company was received in an obvious positive manner.