Electric-car maker TH!NK plans to build a factory in the U.S
Norwegian electric-car builder TH!NK which has recently undergone bankruptcy under Norwegian law and had to cease production in that country, announced plans to set up a plant in the U.S to manufacture its all electric TH!NK City car and that production and sales can initiate by 2011.
Production wise, the auto maker is targeting to produce 16,000 units within the first year. The 3-door all electric hatch features a 3 phase asyncron electric motor that can produce 30kW. With power stored in either a sodium or in a lithium battery pack, it has a driving range of up to 180 kilometers. Recharging can be performed via a household power outlet and it takes about 13 hours to fully charge the battery pack. 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time of the TH!NK City is figured at 6.5 seconds.
In standard form, the TH!NK City comes with two front seats only, but two rear seats are optionally available. Among others, the TH!NK City car also features two front airbags, ABS, regenerative brakes, power steering as well as electric windows and mirrors. Buyers can also opt for a full length sunroof, a radio CD with MP3, USB, Bluetooth and more. Continue reading to view an image gallery.
March 14, 2009 @ 10:24 am
looks like a g-whiz ..
March 14, 2009 @ 11:30 am
can this car really sprint to the century in 6.5 seconds? it must be ultra light then having only 30kW or roughly 40hp. 300kg maybe?
March 14, 2009 @ 11:52 am
front look like VW beatle… it’s quite small by looking at the man inside
March 14, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
How come a bankruptcy company can set a factory in US? I tot should have financial problem right? Except they are bought over by other ppl..
March 14, 2009 @ 12:14 pm
13 hours is a lot man… consider onli 180km per charge… no wonder bankrupt… haha…
March 14, 2009 @ 1:54 pm
[quote comment="220592"]How come a bankruptcy company can set a factory in US? I tot should have financial problem right? Except they are bought over by other ppl..[/quote]
exactly, that puzzled me too… hmm…
March 14, 2009 @ 3:03 pm
I’m with the several of the posters above, this company is pulling a fast one on the Norwegian government if its able to set up a plant in the U.S. in its bankrupt state.
March 14, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
They are THINK-ing to build a factory in the US…
March 14, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
besnya duk luar…kat sini pembuat skuter solar n elektrik tak dapat nak komersilkan kreattiviti..ada je batu penghalangnya…ape cite ek kereta elektrik Proton…dapat ke duk ats jalan raya…lulus ke dengan jpj..ke terima nasib sama dengan skuter solar n elektrik buatan tempatan
March 15, 2009 @ 12:18 am
Think bankrupt due to cheap oil prices i suppose.
When the fuel price is dirty cheap… everybody sleeps.
When the fuel price shoot up, Even Hino considering electric motor.
Its 12am Paul where’s your Exora report?
March 16, 2009 @ 8:35 am
6.5s? Really want to know how many torque it has.
April 14, 2009 @ 1:33 am
wow..the other company is ex mclaren engineer