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April 25, 2011 Chrysler Group has decided to focus its energies on its core automotive business, which has led to the sale of substantially all of the assets of GEM and NEV to Polaris Industries, Inc. Chrysler Group and Polaris have signed the negotiated Asset Purchase Agreement. Closing is expected in approximately 60 days.
January 6, 2011 Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, recently launched the 2011 GEM vehicle line of battery-electric vehicles. The GEM line is the market leader in the low-speed vehicle industry and more than 45,000 vehicles are on the road worldwide.
January 24, 2010 Chrysler Group LLC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), has reached a milestone in the Low-speed Vehicle (LSV) industry by selling more than 40,000 GEM battery-electric vehicles. The GEM vehicle line is 100 percent electric and emits zero tailpipe emissions. GEM vehicles have been driven almost 500 million emission-free miles, saving more than 19.5 million gallons of gasoline.
September 2, 2008 Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) is pleased to offer a $500 discount on their 100% battery-electric GEM vehicles to AARP members at AARP’s 2008 Life@50+ and 50th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, D.C., Sept. 4-6, 2008. The theme for the conference is “It’s Monumental.”
August 5, 2008 The 2008 Wyndham Championship PGA TOUR event in Greensboro, N.C., will truly be “green” with GEM electric vehicles patrolling and preparing the course set for August 11-17, 2008, at Sedgefield Country Club.
August 3, 2008 Chrysler LLC today named Bruce D. Coventry Chief Executive Officer of Global Electric Motor Cars LLC (GEM). He continues in his role at Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA), serving as Non-Executive Chairman.
June 30, 2008 Americans are declaring their independence from rising gas prices by buying Global Electric Motorcars (GEMs) in record numbers this year. With gas prices over $4 a gallon, GEM owners across the country are taking to the streets to parade in their GEM vehicles in celebration of July 4th.
June 1, 2008 “GEM vehicles help take the sting out of today’s high fuel prices, because they get the equivalent of 150 mpg,” said Rick Kasper, President and COO of Global Electric Motorcars, manufacturer of GEM cars. “With gas at more than $4 a gallon in most parts of the country, I’m not surprised that we’ve achieved our best May sales performance to date. GEM cars are a practical alternative to traditional gas-powered cars, especially for short trips.”
May 7, 2008 Bill Cabral of Cabral Chrysler Jeep of Manteca, Calif., has been named the 2007 Dealer of the Year by Global Electric Motorcars, a Chrysler company. This is the company’s highest accolade for excellence in sales, service and support for GEM vehicles.
April 1, 2008 Congressman Earl Pomeroy today delivered the newest utility vehicle in the U.S. House of Representatives’ fleet, a zero-emission Global Electric Motorcar (GEM) vehicle manufactured in Fargo, N.D. Pomeroy was joined by Chief Administrative Officer of the House Daniel Beard and Ed Begley, Jr., star of the television show "Living with Ed," to unveil the vehicle, which was purchased as part of the House of Representatives’ “Green the Capitol” initiative.
March 30, 2008 On Opening Day of Major League Baseball at the new Nationals Park, electric vehicles from Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) were in prominent use by the Washington Nationals during opening day ceremonies, including transporting the team’s mascot.
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