| Clipped from: Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands : Cars General |
Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands
Amsterdam - The Norwegian-owned THI!NK City car was the first electrically-powered vehicle receiving a license for European Union roads on Monday. Dutch Transport Minister Camiel Eurlings issued the license after completing a final symbolic test drive.| Clipped from: NOSJOURNAAL - Groen licht voor elektrische auto |
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| Clipped from: TH!NK O Concept / Technology & Innovation / Home - Website Interface |
TH!NK O Concept
The TH!NK O concept was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2008. The vehicle is not available for commercial sale in the market, and is one of several directions explored for the next generation TH!NK electric vehicles.| Clipped from: YouTube - THINK O |
Official THINK O brand movie by Think, 2008
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Sustainable Mobility
Environment
[...] Electrical vehicles have zero local emission and superior energy efficiency. The TH!NK city is 95% recyclable and made of recycled materials. Being a sustainable company, we think globally and act locally.
Zero emission
Electrical vehicles emit no tailpipe emissions while driving. We are not counting grams. We simply have no tailpipe at all, and no local CO2, nitrous oxide, or particle emissions. Driving electrical vehicles will even reduce noise pollution. It is both clean and silent.
Technology & Innovation
Integration
Think is innovative through integrating technology into new and world-class solutions. [...] the electric vehicle is the future of urban and sustainable mobility [...] designed with modularity and alternative solutions in mind.
[...]The main parts of the electric vehicle systems are:
- Traction battery
- Drive train
- Motor
- Motor controls
- Vehicle controls
- Charger
- DC/DC converter
- Reduction gear
- High voltage system
Batteries
TH!NK city has been designed to cope with a variety of battery systems and technologies. The modular design also accommodates for alternative technologies such as hydrogen power.
Safety
Safety and reliability are crucial factors for any car manufacturer. Think believes that electric cars should have the same level of safety and comfort as any conventional vehicle.
Sources:
- Norwegian-built TH!NK becomes launched in Netherlands : Cars General
- NOSJOURNAAL - Groen licht voor elektrische auto
- Home - Website Interface
- TH!NK O Concept / Technology & Innovation / Home - Website Interface
- YouTube - THINK O
- Sustainable Mobility / Home - Website Interface
- Technology & Innovation / Home - Website Interface
- Think enters the Dutch market with a 500 unit MOU / Press releases / Press & Pictures / Home - Website Interface
- Elsevier.nl - Europese Unie - Eerste elektrische auto goedgekeurd door EU
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