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According to Jon Burke, South Bend's Energy Director, "the city's goal is to use this <br /> vehicle in a pilot program to help implement a long-term fuel conservation strategy with <br /> the city using more energy efficient vehicles throughout its fleet. This is part of the <br /> strategic energy plan for the city." The first Think City car will be used for water meter <br /> reading and can cover 100 miles per charge per day and with nightly charging will cover <br /> 400 miles per week. The car is also equipped with a data tracking system for monitoring <br /> and analyzing electric vehicle operations—driving range, charge times, seasonal changes <br /> in operating characteristics. This information will also be shared with the Clean Cities <br /> Coalitions. <br /> According to Think North America, the Think City vehicle is powered by an advanced <br /> Lithium-ion battery and electric motor, the think Car is four times more energy efficient <br /> than a conventional vehicle and creates fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The body <br /> panels and interior trim components are made of 100%recyclable plastic parts. The <br /> color is molded into the body panels eliminating environmentally harmful paint <br /> emissions from the manufacturing process. Recharging the Think City only costs about <br /> 2-3 cents a mile or less than the cost of a gallon of gas to recharge it from 0-100 percent <br /> state-of-charge (see). For more information visit www.thinkev.com. <br />