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2007 GEM eS - DaimlerChrysler's Electric Car

2007 DaimlerChrysler GEM eS

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By Christine & Scott Gable, About.com

2007 GEM eS

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Innovative, yet stylish and zippy, all of the GEM zero-emission neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) offer clean, quiet, economical solutions for your daily lifestyle needs. The eS offers sporty styling combined with convenient hauling capacity—it’s not only fun, but practical and easy-to-use.

Making Work Fun

You can haul a couple of bags of groceries across the campus or tote a tool box down to the marina. Take a look at the performance, value and safety offered in each 2007 GEM eS:

2007 GEM eS MSRP: $7,995

  • seats two occupants with rear flatbed hauling capacity (39 inches x 48 inches)
  • electronically controlled 25-mph top speed
  • driving range of up to 30 miles
  • front wheel drive with speed reducer and integral differential
  • regenerative braking system improves battery and brake life
  • convenient 110-volt charging—plug into a standard household electrical outlet
  • rack-and-pinion steering
  • fully-independent front and rear suspension for a car-like feel
  • 12-inch street-rated tires
  • wide range of safety features
  • six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries (optional maintenance-free gel batteries available)
  • 12-month limited warranty with optional extended service coverage
GEM vehicles may be eligible for tax incentives or rebates—check what’s currently available.

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