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    Report: Donated Think EVs idled because of improper recharging?
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    "So about those free cars you donated to us..." The city government of Evansville, IN, which was given five all-electric City cars by now-bankrupt electric-vehicle maker Think USA, says that only one is functional because the other four vehicles' computer memories were erased because of improper ...

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    Official: America's RV capitol rebounds but number of Think EV workers drops to just two
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    Remember when the U.S. capital of RV production, Elkhart, IN was going to escape the doldrums that the decline of the motor home industry brought on by shifting over to building electric cars? Not so fast. As NPR reports, rising demand for RVs has helped boost employment in Elkhart, IN, while the ...

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    Think may be bankrupt, but cars are still available
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    If you were smitten by the little electric Think City and thought the company's recent bankruptcy put the kibosh on your chances of ever owning one of the plastic-paneled car, then *ahem, think again. It seems there are still some of the city runabouts to be had if you look in the right ...

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    Official: Richard Canny joins XL Hybrids board of directors
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    The former CEO of Think Global has moved over to XL Hybrids. Richard Canny, who sometimes writes for AutoblogGreen, joined the XL Hybrids board of directors this past week and said in a statement that he is ready to promote the company's aftermarket hybrid powertrain system that is supposed to ...

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    Official: Think Global purchased by Electric Mobility Solutions AS
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    Electric automaker Think rises once again. Following the company's latest bankruptcy and rumors that the long-running EV maker would be bought by Turkey's BD Otomotiv, it is now official that Russian investor Boris Zingarevich has taken hold of Think and will relaunch the company. Zingarevich, ...

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    Inside the Think bankruptcy: was the plastic electric too late, too expensive?
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    Think City – Click above for high-res image gallery
    On the one hand, the fact that Think needed to file for bankruptcy – again – yesterday was not a big surprise. The company has had a hard time selling its plasticky two-seat commuter car in a world that also includes the ...

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    Think welcomes Wiliam Nowicke as new VP of global operations
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    Think continues its senior leadership changes and expansion with the announcement that William Nowicke will join the company as vice presidend of global operations. Before signing up with the electric car company, Nowicke was a VP at "the global turn-around, restructuring, and business advisory ...

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    A visit to Think's City electric car production plant in Elkhart, Indiana
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    Think CIty factory in Elkhart, IN – Click above for high-res image gallery
    Turns out, 20 electric cars a day can make a huge difference. That's how many vehicles Think is running through the production line at its new Elkhart, IN production facility right now as it ramps up for full ...

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    Think City will cost $34,000 before incentives
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    By mid-2011, the Think City all electric vehicle will be available for sale in the U.S. for $34,000, before incentives. That's what Michael Lock, the company's new chief marketing officer, has told Plugin Cars. The Norwegian company plans to sell between 2,000 to 3,000 of the plastic electric ...

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    Think snags Ducati North America CEO for top job
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    Th!nk City – Click above for high-res image gallery
    In a move that will likely shock the motorcycling world, Think, makers of the tiny City EV, snatched up Michael Lock, former chief executive officer of Ducati North America and assigned him to the post of chief marketing officer. If you're ...

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