Clean and green
transportation gets a new look and feel as GEM, a Chrysler LLC company,
introduces the next generation of clean, petrol-free and emission-free,
battery electric vehicles.
The vehicle’s innovative,
groundbreaking design, with its striking pod-like shape and sleek lines,
reflects the environmentally friendly nature that has been the hallmark
of GEM since its founding 10 years ago.
The user-friendly mood of the vehicle,
named the GEM Peapod, is enhanced with the newly designed center console
that will offer iPod integration, as well as hands-free operation of the
customer's iPhone. Other innovations include ergonomic, supportive, mesh
seating, which enables air circulation for comfort and uses eco-friendly
recycled and recyclable materials.
Thee
re-designed GEM is scheduled for production in 2009.
In addition to the 2009 GEM Peapod
neighborhood electric vehicle, Coventry said, GEM has plans to market a
new light-duty, battery electric commercial truck and a larger city
electric vehicle, with more range and performance. These vehicles are
scheduled for production within the next year, he said.
GEM
vehicles are used in settings such as city centres, planned communities,
military bases, college campuses, corporate and commercial centres, and
city, state and national parks.
GEM cars are available in six models:
two-, four- and six-passenger cars and three utility vehicles. GEM
neighborhood electric vehicles have a top speed of 25 miles per hour, a
range of up to 30 miles per charge (battery charge is extended through
use of regenerative braking). The vehicles can be recharged anytime,
anywhere with a standard mains outlet. Recharge time is approximately six to eight hours.
