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Global Electric Motorcars and DaimlerChryslerIntroduce the All-New Line of GEMs for 2005


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Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, A DaimlerChrysler Company, released their 2005 vehicleline, two weeks ahead of schedule, because their 2004 Model Year cars sold-out earlier than expected.

The 2005 vehicle line consists of four redesigned vehicles. Improvements to the vehicles include new front suspension, wider track-width, customer friendly electrical panel, improved Regenerative Braking System (RBS) and top speed regulation, improved steering, and a new digital driver information display. In addition to the current options and accessories, Global Electric Motorcars will introduce several new options throughout the year for its 2005 line of vehicles. The 2005 GEM vehicles will arrive on dealer lots towards the beginning of April.

"This marks a significant milestone in the seven year history of our company. We are excited about the growing demand for GEMs and are proud of the new features and improvements to the 2005 model year vehicles." Richard J. Kasper, President & COO of Global Electric Motorcars, LLC.

GEMs are produced by Global Electric Motorcars, LLC, a DaimlerChrysler Company, in Fargo, North Dakota. Currently there are nearly 28,000 GEMs on the road across the country.

GEM is the leading street legal electric vehicle in the country. 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, city centers and industrial and commercial campuses.

GEMs 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.