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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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The GEM e2 two-passenger vehicle features six 12-volt flooded electrolyte batteries and a range of up to 35 miles on a charge. will acquire low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly-owned Fargo, N.D.-based Click to enlarge. Polaris Industries Inc.

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IIHS awards Chevrolet Volt & Nissan Leaf top ratings in 1st US crash tests of mainstream electric cars

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Results for the GEM e2 and Wheego Whip were starkly different from results for the Volt and Leaf. Crash test dummies in the GEM and Wheego recorded data suggesting severe or fatal injuries to real drivers. The Volt and Leaf are the first mainstream electric cars the Institute has tested.

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History of the GEM Car and a Look at Its Future

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GEM’s four EV models suit multiple needs, depending on your family or business. For instance, the GEM e2 is the smallest and seats one or two people. If you need more space, the GEM e6 seats up to six people and looks like a shuttle bus. The company also makes work trucks to help businesses with microtransit needs.