Daimler Chrysler's Gem

Product Description: The GEM E825 Utility Vehicle Long Box is the first Multi-Purpose Low Speed Vehicle engineered for both street and turf. This versatile design incorporates a 72 volt DC motor with a microprocessor controller for superior performance with a top speed of 25 miles per hour.

Length: 144" Height: 69.5" Width: 55" Curb Weight: 1200 lbs. GVW: 2300 lbs.
Wheelbase: 101" Turning Radius: 12'3" Front Track: 52.5" Rear Track: 52.5"
The following is a list of the standard equipment included with the vehicle:

• 5 ft. 10 inches long x 4 ft. wide aluminum flat bed
• Four wheel hydraulic brakes
• Front & rear turn signals
• Anchored, 3-point seat belts
• Full exterior lighting
• Automotive safety tinted glass windshield
• Windshield wiper
• Parking brake
• Rack & pinion steering
• Front Wheel Drive
• Rear & side reflectors
• Dual upper & lower safety handles
• Proprietary 72 volt integrated on-board charger with charge status LED Contoured seating with integrated headrests
• Easy-to-read instrumentation
• 72 volt Trojan Low Maintenance battery system
• Washable interior
• Switchable, dual acceleration modes
• Hom
• Automotive type suspension
• Rearview & dual exterior mirrors
• Rubber Floor Mat
• License Plate Kit

Standard Colors: White, Red, Yellow
Royal Colors: Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Silver

Approximate Sales Price: $8,600
Available at many Local Daimler Chrysler Dealerships.

Bulit By:

Global Electric Motorcars, LLC
3601 7th Ave. NW
Fargo, ND 58102
(888) 871-4367
(315) 727-4900
Fax (701) 232-0600
NE Zone Mgr. Barry Carr
email: bcarr@gemcar.com

More Info: www.gemcar.com

Editor's note:
Again this year, I was happy to attend IMPA test day at Pocono International Raceway. I was in pursuit of Toyota's PR Dept. and the rumours behind a US importation of a hybrid-electric four wheel drive van.

Upon my arrival to the track, I saw the GEMs zipping around the pit area. I had a conversation with the GEM Representative Barry Carr.

He was very knowledgable about EV's, as well as other electric vehicle events, such as the Tour de Sol. Although I did not drive the GEM, I had the opportunity to videotape a ride from the back seat with my new DV camera around the pit area. The Quicktime video can be found here. ( 4.8 mb )

Additional information about the GEM:
If you have seen Ford's Think EV, and seen the GEM, you would notice a similar look. That is because they had the same designer. The GEM currently has solid plastic doors soon to be available. The GEM two passenger costs about $7,000 and weighs approx. 980 lbs. The GEM two passenger short bed costs about $8,300 and weighs about 1850 lbs. The GEM four passenger costs about $9,000 and weighs approx. 1280 lbs. The motor and controller are built by GE.

While watching people test drive the GEM, I noticed that they did not expect to have no power steering, and had a forceful time turning the steering wheel when the GEM was not moving. I could envision seeing some elderly people having a hard time with such a vehicle, and could see the need for a small power assisted steering device to be incorporated.

Global Electric Motorcars Long Bed Utility



Product Description: The GEM E825 Utility Vehicle Long Box is the first Multi-Purpose Low Speed Vehicle engineered for both street and turf. This versatile design incorporates a 72 volt DC motor with a microprocessor controller for superior performance with a top speed of 25 miles per hour. Length: 144" Height: 69.5" Width: 55" Curb Weight: 1200 lbs. GVW: 2300 lbs. Wheelbase: 101" Turning Radius: 12'3" Front Track: 52.5" Rear Track: 52.5" The following is a list of the standard equipment included with the vehicle: • 5 ft. 10 inches long x 4 ft. wide aluminum flat bed • Four wheel hydraulic brakes • Front & rear turn signals • Anchored, 3-point seat belts • Full exterior lighting • Automotive safety tinted glass windshield • Windshield wiper • Parking brake • Rack & pinion steering • Front Wheel Drive • Rear & side reflectors • Dual upper & lower safety handles • Proprietary 72 volt integrated on-board charger with charge status LED Contoured seating with integrated headrests • Easy-to-read instrumentation • 72 volt Trojan Low Maintenance battery system • Washable interior • Switchable, dual acceleration modes • Hom • Automotive type suspension • Rearview & dual exterior mirrors • Rubber Floor Mat • License Plate Kit Standard Colors: White, Red, Yellow Royal Colors: Metallic Blue, Metallic Green, Silver Approximate Sales Price: $8,600 Available at many Local Daimler Chrysler Dealerships. Bulit By: Global Electric Motorcars, LLC 3601 7th Ave. NW Fargo, ND 58102 (888) 871-4367 (315) 727-4900 Fax (701) 232-0600 NE Zone Mgr. Barry Carr email: bcarr@gemcar.com More Info: www.gemcar.com Editor's note: Again this year, I was happy to attend IMPA test day at Pocono International Raceway. I was in pursuit of Toyota's PR Dept. and the rumours behind a US importation of a hybrid-electric four wheel drive van. Upon my arrival to the track, I saw the GEMs zipping around the pit area. I had a conversation with the GEM Representative Barry Carr. He was very knowledgable about EV's, as well as other electric vehicle events, such as the Tour de Sol. Although I did not drive the GEM, I had the opportunity to videotape a ride from the back seat with my new DV camera around the pit area. The Quicktime video can be found here. ( 4.8 mb ) Additional information about the GEM: If you have seen Ford's Think EV, and seen the GEM, you would notice a similar look. That is because they had the same designer. The GEM currently has solid plastic doors soon to be available. The GEM two passenger costs about $7,000 and weighs approx. 980 lbs. The GEM two passenger short bed costs about $8,300 and weighs about 1850 lbs. The GEM four passenger costs about $9,000 and weighs approx. 1280 lbs. The motor and controller are built by GE. While watching people test drive the GEM, I noticed that they did not expect to have no power steering, and had a forceful time turning the steering wheel when the GEM was not moving. I could envision seeing some elderly people having a hard time with such a vehicle, and could see the need for a small power assisted steering device to be incorporated.