GEM (GreenEcoMobility, formerly Global Electric Motorcars), a Chrysler LLC company, introduced the next generation of clean, gas-free and emission-free, battery electric vehicles last week.
The GEM Peapod is the latest addition to the line-up at 10 year old company owned by Chrysler and GEM said it has plans to market a new light-duty, battery electric commercial truck and a larger city electric vehicle, with more range and performance within the next year. The Peapod represents the first in a series of product launches that will redefine the future of electric vehicles, according to GEM's CEO Bruce Coventry.
38,000 GEM cars are in use today in city centers, planned communities, military bases, college campuses, corporate and commercial centers, and city, state and national parks. Currently GEM models 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) and are street legal in more than 40 states. The vehicles can be recharged anytime, anywhere with a standard 110-volt outlet. Recharge time is approximately six to eight hours.
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