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Turkey-based BD Otomotiv in talks to rescue THINK brand from bankruptcy

Sustainable transport group BD Otomotiv (BD OTO AS) said it is in advanced negotiations with the Norwegian court-appointed Trustee of THINK Global to rescue the electric vehicle brand from bankruptcy.

BD Otomotiv is a Turkey-based investment group which in recent years has focused on electric transportation. The group owns and operates production facilities in Turkey and Italy for the conversion of light commercial vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs), automotive battery pack assembly, and a new recycling plant for lithium-ion and other industrial batteries.

The group has also made major investments into EV charging infrastructure, and owns and operates charging stations across Turkey.

In addition, the company operates sales and service networks across Europe to market its sustainable mobility products, and also is an appointed distributor of Fisker Automotive cars and BYD commercial vehicles and buses.

Our intentions are simple: to bring THINK out of bankruptcy and make it the affordable urban EV for Europe it was always designed to be. We have the manufacturing capabilities and sales network to do this, and combined with a core group of retained THINK talent in Norway we aim to launch new platforms and the next generation of vehicles if successful in our bid. We know our aspirations are realistic and are extremely hopeful for the future of the brand.

—Chairman of BD Otomotiv, Osman Boyner

Comments

SJC

That would be good if they think that they can sell them. The Turks want to be more in the western world economy, this might help them get there.

Calvin Brock

The group has also made major investments into EV charging infrastructure, and owns and operates charging stations across Turkey. Istanbul Tours

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