TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY: Chrysler’s Bubbly GEM Peapod
Posted By Jorge Chapa On September 30, 2008 @ 12:30 pm In Green Transportation,TransportationTuesday | 1 Comment
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Chrysler [5] recently revealed the GEM Peapod [5], a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle [6] that uses no gasoline and emits no pollutants, making it perfect for city driving. Those of you who read our Car of the Future [7] series may recall that smaller vehicles [8] are more efficient, easier to park, and consume less resources, which makes them strong candidates for the future of personal transportation.
A NEV [9] is classified as a vehicle that weighs less than 3000 pounds and has a low maximum speed of around 25mph. The GEM Peapod [5] is small, tiny, and fully electric – just the right thing for short trips and commutes.
The Peapod [5]‘s full weight is 2,200 pounds, and it measures 114 inches long and 57 inches wider. It has a smal motor capable of efficiently propelling the vehicle along at 25mph. It seats four people and features a bubbly space-efficient design. Peter Arnell, Chrysler LLC’s Chief Innovation Officer who led the design process states:
“We have evolved the GEM design language to better reflect its eco-friendly performance and its upbeat, positive image. These vehicles use no gasoline and emit no pollutants. So whether it’s a trip around the neighborhood or the drive to school or work, the GEM Peapod is the ideal way to contribute to a greener planet, and a healthy lifestyle.”
The Peapod will be available in 2009.
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[6] Electric Vehicle: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/04/29/no-more-gas-myers-motors-at-well-tech-in-milan/
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[8] smaller vehicles: http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/12/15/smart-car-is-coming-to-the-us-in-2008/
[9] NEV: http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/01/29/transportation-tuesday-zenn-car/
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