Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, Celebrates Production Launch of All New Six-Passenger GEM Electric Vehicles
20 Avril 2006 - 5:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
* Worldwide leader in production and sales of low-speed
neighborhood electric vehicles * Product lineup expands for clean,
quiet, convenient, fun-to-drive GEM vehicles * Steady market growth
expected to continue FARGO, N.D., April 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company, today
launched production of its all-new six- passenger GEM electric
vehicle at the company's headquarters and assembly plant in Fargo,
N.D. The GEM e6 is being added to the current GEM lineup of two-
and four- passenger vehicles and two utility vehicle models. The
street-legal GEM e6 is the perfect local transportation solution
for larger families or shuttling groups of people. "We created this
new GEM model as a result of customer demand," said Rick Kasper,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Electric Motorcars.
"The GEM e6 is the perfect local transportation solution for larger
families or for transporting groups of people around real estate
developments, theme parks as well as around business, college and
medical campuses. With the 'S' package, the GEM e6 is the perfect
all-around shuttle and delivery vehicle for use on roads within
resorts, airports and military bases where ruggedness and
continuous-duty is an issue." California remains the strongest
market for zero-emission GEM vehicles, along with Sun Belt states
such as Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama,
Louisiana, Florida and Hawaii. "We've just completed a 15-city tour
to introduce our upgraded 2006 model lineup, and we're capping it
off today with our celebration of the first six- passenger
production vehicles to come off the assembly line. We're anxious to
get these vehicles to our customers who have ordered them
sight-unseen," said Kasper. The 2006 model lineup has been improved
and adds 15 new options. One improvement includes a heavy-duty
motor and motor controller with integral cooling for use in extreme
duty-cycle operation. Over the past few years, Global Electric
Motorcars has made many engineering improvements, including: *
Redesigning the chassis to use automotive suspension and braking
systems * Widening the track * Reducing turning radius, and *
Adding a "smart" battery charger with GEM-proprietary charging
algorithms that provide maximum range driving after each recharge
cycle and extend the battery pack life. "Our leadership in the NEV
market includes our commitment to continuous product improvements,
as well as new product offerings," said Kasper. Global Electric
Motorcars, LLC is the leading manufacturer of neighborhood electric
vehicles in the world. They provide clean, quiet, convenient and
low-cost transportation in locations such as master planned
communities, college and university campuses, military bases,
airports, state and national parks, resorts, city centers and
industrial and commercial campuses. GEM vehicles have a top speed
of 25 mph, can be driven on roadways posted up to 35 mph, and meet
all federal safety standards for Low Speed Vehicles. They are
classified as zero emission vehicles. "Projections are for
continued market growth for neighborhood electric vehicles," said
Larry Oswald, CEO and Director of the GEM and Electric Vehicle
Product Team for DaimlerChrysler. "Global Electric Motorcars, LLC
is already the industry leader and with this new e6 model we are
preparing to extend our leadership even further in the NEV market."
In addition to being the top-selling street-legal all-electric
vehicle in the United States, Global Electric Motorcars, LLC has
recently expanded its marketing internationally with new
distributors in Western Europe. Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, has
also been a significant contributor to the economy of Fargo and the
state of North Dakota, with more than 80 jobs and $3.4 million in
annual payroll. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Max Gates,
+1-248-512-2688, , or Kristin Tyll, +1-248-512-1954, , both of
Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
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