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 , 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 states such as Arizona, New , Texas, Mississippi,
, 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 , 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 , Global Electric Motorcars, LLC has recently expanded its
marketing internationally with new distributors in Western .
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
in annual payroll.
SOURCE Chrysler Group

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